Legislation Details

File #: P-2026-067    Version: 1 Name: Fire Rescue Presentation of the Meritorious Service Award
Type: Presentation Status: Filed
File created: 7/29/2026 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action: 8/26/2026
Title: Presentation By Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing The Recipients Of The Meritorious Service Award and Of The Lifesaving Award.
Attachments: 1. LT Garcia-Meritorious Service Award_8.26.26.pdf, 2. Ocean Lifeguard-M Lorenzo Award

Title

Presentation By Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief, Recognizing The Recipients Of The Meritorious Service Award and Of The Lifesaving Award.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Public Safety

 

 

Body

 

Staff Recommends: Presentation.

 

 

Explanation:

The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department proudly recognizes two individuals for their exceptional service and heroic actions.

 

Meritorious Service Award: Lieutenant Chris Garcia is being honored for his dedicated service during an eight-day international Urban Search and Rescue deployment to Venezuela following a catastrophic earthquake.

 

Lifesaving Award: Ocean Lifeguard Marcelo Lorenzo is being honored for his heroic actions in rescuing multiple individuals during a boating accident while off duty and vacationing abroad.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Approval of this presentation will not fiscally impact the City.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief

Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety