6 The Courier sun • juLY 11, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com THE COURIER/Photo by Mike DiBartolomeo Retired firefighter John Manzione saved a toddler that nearly drowned on July 4. ONCE A HERO, ALWAYS A HERO Retired FDNY saves boy from drowning BY LIAM LA GUERE lguerre@queenscourier.com While millions were preparing to watch the fireworks, John Manzione sprang into action. The retired firefighter and Maspeth native saved a toddler from drowning, preventing an Independence Day tragedy. Manzione was celebrating America’s birthday with family and friends in his yard when he heard neighbors scream “call 9-1-1” from two houses away. Manzione, 57, who retired from Engine 291 in Ridgewood after 32 years of service, rushed to see what was happening. When he arrived, he found a motionless two-year-old. The boy had fallen into a small blow-up pool with about two-feet of water. “He was unresponsive, limp, no pulse and his eyes were rolled in the back of his head,” Manzione said. “It doesn’t take much for them to be in distress.” Manzione moved fast. Using his first responder training, he performed CPR on the boy until he detected faint breathing. EMS services arrived minutes later and put the child on an oxygen machine to help him breath. They then took the toddler to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where he arrived in critical condition. He is now stable, according to Fire Department officials. This was not the first time Manzione has aided people outside of fighting a blaze. He once had to help a man that went into cardiac arrest. He also helped a woman deliver two babies in a house. In this situation, he said, he just wanted to answer the call of duty. “I was just helping out a child and parents that were in distress,” Manzione said. “I knew I had to get involved and help to make a difference. I’m a firefighter for life.” BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FREE Measuring & Installation w/purchase of $100. w.this ad. • Draperies • Vertical Blinds • Honeycomb Shades • Custom Window Shades • Mini Blinds Nobody Beats Our Prices! FREE Shop At Home Service NOW AVAILABLE 0% Financing See store for details. • Roman Shades • Balloon Shades • Swags & Jabots • Shutters • Upholstery • Radiator Covers • Table Pads UP TO 70% OFF LIST PRICE Free Interior Design Consultation $20 OFF with purchase of $200 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 7/19/13 $50 OFF with purchase of $500 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 7/19/13 $100 OFF with purchase of $1,000 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 7/19/13 GOMER’S Window Treatments SINCE 1962 Factory Showroom: 268 St. & Hillside Ave., Floral Park 1/4mi E. of Little Neck Pkwy. 1-800.522.6156 www.gomersdecorators.com 2013 Estate Tax Law Changes-Are You At Risk? Costly Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make! Come to a Free Workshop on Wills Living Trusts & Medicaid Planning July 17th 6:00-8:00 Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 July 11th 6:30-8:00 Central library 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11432 July 18th 3:00-5:00 Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 Seating is Limited. Refreshments Served. Call now to reserve your seat 718-275-7779 At the workshop, we will discuss several issues, including: -The advantages and disadvantage of Wills and Living Trusts -How to plan before you need Long Term Care -How to protect your children’s inheritance from future ex-spouses, lawsuits and other claims Presented By Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 718-275-7779 www.cohenestateplanning.com
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