A dedicated Nevada firefighter, Robert Uszynski was honored with the Red Cross Everyday Heroes Award for his action in his community. 

Uszynski received the Aquatic Award for Lifesaving Rescue after he and lifeguard Taylor Thompson heroically saved the life of a three-year-old girl found unconscious at a public pool.

“I just happened to be there with my family when I saw Thompson jump in and pull her to the side of the pool,” Uszynski recalls. 

“She was blue and not breathing, so I initiated CPR. She was coming around before the ambulance arrived. I was glad to be there to help.”

The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross honors community members each year with the Everyday Hero awards, recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference. Uszynski’s quick thinking and decisive action earned him well-deserved recognition for his lifesaving efforts.