Delray Beach Fire-Rescue (DBFR) has named Firefighter/Paramedic Joseph Cafone as its 2015 Firefighter of the Year. FF/PM Cafone has been a member of DBFR for eight years. During his career he has been a part of the Special Operations Team, the Advanced Life Support Competition Team, the Emergency Medical Services Standards Committee, the Awards Committee, and, currently, as the President of the Delray Beach Firefighters Benevolent Fund.
The Department has also named Information Technology Manager Oscar Dominguez as its 2015 Civilian Employee of the Year. Mr. Dominguez has significantly elevated the capabilities of DBFR’s technology and has assisted with implementing and improving many programs within the Department.
Finally, DBFR has named Lifeguard Justin Walton as the 2015 Lifeguard of the Year. Lifeguard Walton received this award based upon his heroic efforts to save the life of a man trapped under a capsized boat in July of 2014. His actions were swift and accurate as he sought to free the man, treat him, and facilitate his transport to shore and, ultimately, to the hospital.
