Stephen Cabrera, an off-duty paramedic, rescued a driver trapped in a burning vehicle on I-75. Cabrera opened the car door, cut the airbags and seatbelt, and pulled the driver to safety. Firefighters extinguished the fire and paramedics stabilized the patient before transporting him to a local trauma hospital.
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Read full article: VIDEO: Man accused of drunk driving slams into JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, causes chain-reaction crash10 hours agoSave on gifts, travel essentials and more with these Insider Deals– An off-duty firefighter is being praised as a hero after he saved a driver from a burning vehicle on I-75.Images posted to social media by the Marion County Fire Rescue team showing a vehicle on fire. The occupant was saved by an off-duty paramedic.
Stephen Cabrera, an off-duty paramedic for MCFR, was on his way to work when he sprang into action, the agency recounted. “Cabrera opened the vehicle’s door, cut the airbags and seatbelt, and pulled the driver to safety—away from the engulfing flames,“ MCFR said. ”He provided lifesaving care until Marion Oaks Station #24 firefighter-paramedics arrived."“Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, while paramedics stabilized the patient and transported him to a local trauma hospital,” MCFR said.
“The decisive actions of Critical Care Paramedic Cabrera exemplify courage and dedication and undoubtedly saved a life today. Thank you for your selfless service!” the Facebook post read.Jenn Samsel joined WJXT in September 2024 as a Content Gather. She has a passion for writing, reporting and is a weather/Hurricane enthusiast. She is excited to be part of News 4 Jax team. She graduated from the A.I Ft. Lauderdale with a BS in Graphic Design.
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