Second in a series
During the Heroes Appreciation Luncheon 2021, Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Ron Roberts presented the firefighter that would be honored on this day.
Roberts extolled the many virtues of their nominee, predicting firefighter/paramedic Justin Meyers “is going to have a great career.”
Roberts said Meyers was voted “firefighter of the year” by his peers and that he was a “well respected firefighter” that came to OCFA via one of the state’s forestry agencies.
Roberts said Meyers has a knack for service, and that he naturally, and unselfishlessly trains others.
Myers is a Firefighter/Paramedic in OCFA’s Division 1. Although he is assigned to a busy truck company, Justin still finds time to volunteer for additional assignments to serve the community and the OCFA, said Roberts.
During this past year, Justin has assisted as a guest instructor during Wildland Week at OCFA’s Fire Academy 51.
“He also steps up to evaluate and instruct students of our Wildland Chainsaw Classes. Justin was selected as a member for the EMS Cadre, for which he works directly with Nurse Educators to facilitate training and continuing education courses for OCFA EMT’s and Paramedics,” he said.
Firefighter/Paramedic Myers also volunteered his time to support “Operation Independence” against the COVID 19 pandemic, he added.
While working through the pandemic, Justin helped by staffing Point of Distribution (POD) locations around the county, administering vaccines, and providing medical coverage to both OCFA personnel and the public.
“Justin demonstrates a fantastic work ethic, has a great attitude, and his drive and motivation are contagious,” said Roberts.