FDNY firefighter Jose Cristales was honored with the Liberty Medal by State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton for his heroic actions last summer, when he saved a 19-year-old woman trapped under an SUV. After hearing screams outside his Brighton Beach home, Cristales utilized his training to coordinate her rescue. A construction crew assisted by lifting the vehicle, allowing him to administer CPR until first responders could arrive. The Liberty Medal, as the highest civilian honor from the State Senate, recognizes exceptional bravery and service by individuals like Cristales.
The Liberty Medal is reserved for acts of exceptional courage, and the actions that Jose selflessly took that day demonstrated a rare level of foresight and heroism.
Cristales immediately began coordinating a rescue; a nearby construction crew operating a bulldozer helped lift the vehicle, allowing Cristales to administer CPR.
The York State Senate Liberty Medal is the State Senate's highest civilian honor awarded to individuals who have taken heroic actions in service of others.
Cristales received the Liberty Medal from State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton for his life-saving efforts while off-duty.
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