Lieutenant Matthew Clark, IAFF3138 President.
On June 2nd, 2014 Rockledge Fire Department responded to a "person down" in the parking lot at the post office on Murrell Road. Upon arrival, Rockledge fire personnel found Mr. Anthony D. Callipari, a citizen of Rockledge, unresponsive. It was quickly determined that Mr. Callipari was in full cardiac arrest. Postal workers performed CPR until Rockledge Fire Department arrived to provide advanced care. Mr. Callipari was then rapidly transported to Wuesthoff Hospital by Brevard County Fire Rescue and eventually made a full recovery.
During the city council meeting held on August 20th, the mayor and city council recognized the three postal workers who provided essential care to the patient, and presented them with "hometown hero" awards. All of the fire / rescue personnel were in attendance.
It is without doubt that Mr Callipari would not have survived if not for the quick actions of these postal workers, and for the quick response and expertise of the fire / rescue personnel who responded.
Posted by M. Clark
