Firefighter receives citation for administering CPR off-duty

  An Everett firefighter received a citation during Monday’s City Council meeting for helping to save a patron’s life after he had a heart attack at a local restaurant. Firefighter Tori Cyrus was out to dinner with friends on Nov. 23 at J.J. Grimsby & Co. Restaurant in Stoneham when she saw someone in need of resuscitating and life-saving measures. The man was present on Monday to thank her, but he asked not to be photographed or named.

  Everett resident Kristina Sullivan, who is an RN, and Cyrus were first there in assessing the patient. Cyrus initiated CPR and continued with help from Sullivan for approximately 20 minutes until Stoneham Police and Fire arrived.

  “I thank everyone for coming,” Cyrus said after receiving her citation from the Mayor’s Office. “I take a lot of pride in being an Everett firefighter.”

  Her grandfather/retired Cambridge firefighter Joseph Scalesse always said to expect the unexpected, regardless of location.

  “It’s our duty to act,” Cyrus said. “I was there just to help out and be an active member of our community.”

  Firefighters’ Union President Craig Hardy thanked the City Council during public comment for recognizing her and swearing in three firefighters later in the meeting.