Pinellas County Deputy, family thank Pasco County firefighters who saved his life

The Brief

  • Retired Pinellas County Deputy Dakota Dellechiaie survived a devastating crash in Pasco County on his way to work last year.
  • The quick actions of the firefighters that day helped kick-start his recovery process.
  • Dellechiaie and his wife, Angel, visited the firefighters and honored them with a gift and certificate.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. On Friday, Retired Pinellas County Deputy Dakota Dellechiaie thanked the firefighters and first responders who helped him survive a devastating crash last year.

What we know:

It’s a moment the deputy and his wife, Angel, have been waiting for, honoring the first responders who helped kick-start his recovery and give him another chance at life.

“They are all very big to me,” Deputy Dellechiaie said. “They did everything they could to make sure I came back.”

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