Firefighter’s Actions Save Girl’s Life in School Shooting

Firefighter’s Actions Save Girl’s Life in School Shooting
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Andrew Thomas
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Having the presence of mind to make a split-second decision during a chaotic event is no small feat. This man’s ability to maintain focus amidst the bedlam of a school shooting likely saved a young woman’s life.

Lieutenant Lazaro Ojeda of the Coral Springs Fire Department in Florida is both a firefighter and a paramedic. He’s been with the city for 14 years.