The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District invites you to attend a presentation of our Community Youth Hero Award. The presentation will take place at Station 101 (1000 Joel Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33936) on Monday, July 7th, at 10:00 am. Our honoree is 13-year-old Dayton Diaz, who will be recognized for his calm thinking and quick actions after the serious injury of his friend, Scott Walsh. Scott was seriously injured after an accident involving his bicycle and a friend’s 4-wheeler. Scott suffered two skull fractures, a broken clavicle, a broken wrist, and several vertebrae fractures. When Dayton realized that his friend was injured, he immediately called 911 and was able to calmly explain to the dispatcher what occurred as well as their location.
Our District has a special connection to this incident, as Scott is the son of one of our firefighters. Scott’s father, Firefighter Dennis Walsh, was the acting Lieutenant on the day of the crash, and it was his crew that responded to the scene. We are thankful to share that Scott has made a full recovery after treatment at both Golisano Children’s Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Dayton’s quick thinking to notify emergency responders, as well as his ability to relay important information, is worthy of commendation. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching children how to call 911 and understanding what information they will need to provide to the dispatcher.
Both families will be available for comment after the presentation. A formal release from our District, along with photos, will be sent out after the presentation.
