The Chaffey County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 2 presented life‑saving medals to two deputies for separate incidents in which they intervened to save lives.

Why it matters: The awards publicly recognize frontline response and highlight the kinds of emergency interventions performed by local law enforcement and first responders.

Accounts of the incidents: Sergeant Dakota DeFurio responded June 22 to a 911 call regarding a woman threatening to jump from a bridge. According to the Sheriff’s Office summary read at the meeting, DeFurio observed the woman move under the bridge, removed his distance to avoid forcing the act, and then seized her hand and held on as she went over the rail until other officers could assist and pull her to safety. The deputy sustained a hand injury during the rescue.

In a separate July‑period incident, Deputy Kevin McCluskey responded to an apparent fentanyl overdose and was the first responder on scene; he administered naloxone (Narcan) and performed CPR. After initial doses and continued resuscitation measures, the woman regained consciousness and refused transport once EMS arrived, according to the Sheriff’s Office presentation.

Commissioners’ remarks: Commissioners publicly thanked the deputies for their quick actions. The board praised the Sheriff’s Office and EMS for life‑saving work and expressed appreciation for first responders’ dedication.

Award presentation: The Sheriff’s Office presented life‑saving medals in recognition of the two interventions and read summaries of the incidents into the public record.

Next steps: The Sheriff’s Office continues to document and present notable response actions; the awards will be included in personnel and departmental records.