San Carlos Park Fire District Awards Prestigious Citizen Lifesaving Award
Early on the morning of January 14th, Peg Sujack was passing by a home on Timberlakes Drive when she noticed smoke coming from the side of the home. Instead of disregarding the smoke or blaming it on morning fog as so many others would have done, she went to the door and awoke the 76 year old resident who was sleeping inside allowing him adequate time to escape the residence unharmed.
It was this action that earned Ms. Sujack the Prestigious San Carlos Park Fire District Citizen Lifesaving Award at the March Board of Commissioners Meeting. This is the first time in the District’s history this award has been given.
As a direct result of Peg Sujack’s actions, the fire was confined to the garage walls and garage attic space. According to the Battalion Chief on-scene, “There is no doubt in my mind without the actions of this good Samaritan it is likely the fire would have spread throughout the attic causing irreparable damage to the entire home and possibly the loss of the life of the resident sleeping inside”.
San Carlos Park Fire District would like to congratulate Ms. Sujack and thank her for her good Samaritan actions and lifesaving efforts. It is because of citizens like her that our community is truly a safe and wonderful place to live and serve.