![]() “Captain Kreza, on behalf of the fire family: We’ll take it from here. In the early years of firefighting, ringing a bell three times indicated a job was completed and it was time to go home. To conclude the emotional ceremony Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Chief Dan Stefano presented a folded American flag and firefighter’s helmet to Kreza’s wife and daughters and he was sent off with the traditional bell-ringing ceremony. And became a large influence in so many that knew him,” she said in tears.Īfter the crash, the outpouring of support from the public and firefighting community was swift as people shared condolences and contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to a crowdfunding source to help his family. The driver of the car, Stephen Taylor Sarpa, 25, of Mission Viejo allegedly was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and has been charged with murder. Kreza’s aunt Bobbie Kimball recalled the day he was born and joked that at nearly 11 pounds he seemed large next to the smaller babies in the hospital. The two also rode bikes alongside one another while Kreza trained for triathlons, the competitive activity that spawned his nickname: “Ironman.”Ĭathey recounted how the family cheered him on the first time he completed the Ironman competition in 2014: “He crossed the finish line with a smile on his face holding a picture of his girls in one hand and a finger to God.” “Coming to work was an unbelievable experience knowing that I got to work for my best friend,” Cathey said. ![]() I miss you so much and I always want to make you smile.”įire engineer Steve Cathey talked about having Kreza as his best friend as well as his boss. “You’re kind, loving, strong and fierce and the most important thing was that you were brave. ![]() Layla, 9, took to the podium and read her own. Steve Islava CEO, Inventor & Firefighter/Paramedic Orange County, CA. Daddy, you’re the best daddy in the entire world.” Fire Captain at Orange County Fire Authority Orange County, CA. Please note in your email if you wish to receive a copy of the proposed application.The youngest, 7-year-old Audrey wrote: “I will miss falling asleep with you on the couch. Jacob Lujan, Compliance and Planning Administrator, will be the contact person for this process. To submit comments, please email and include “CDBG Grant” in the subject line. OCFRD will receive public comments on this project from August 30 through September 13. OCFRD owns a 2.4 acre parcel where the station would be constructed, and a station design has already been developed. This station will provide faster response times for the Boggy Creek area as new development continues. near the intersection with Wyndham Lakes Blvd. OCFRD will apply for funding to construct a new fire station on Caneel Bay Blvd. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) to areas impacted by presidentially declared disasters in 20 with the purpose of better protecting Florida from future disasters. These funds have been provided through the U.S. ![]() ![]() The DEO has designated a total of $475 million to be allocated through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. The Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) is currently pursuing a funding opportunity through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Orange County Fire Rescue's responsibilities include: ![]()
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