A Delray Beach firefighter, and his son, showcased heroism and quick-thinking skills hundreds of miles from home.
Delray Beach Fire Rescue captain, son save hiker
Capt. Jim Bast, who has been serving the community since 2007 as a firefighter-paramedic, found himself in a life-threatening situation while hiking in Colorado with his 11-year-old son, Quinn.
While in a parking lot, Bast noticed a 70-year-old man lying on the ground who was not breathing and had no pulse.
“I truly didn’t anticipate having to employ my paramedic skills,” Bast said…