MDSO deputy reunites with rescuers during Kendall first responders award night

It was an emotional night for a Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputy who got to reunite with the first responders that saved his life during an award ceremony for police officers and firefighters in Kendall Glad to see the faces because when the accident authentically happened I was trapped in the automobile and they got me out and they just rushed me out I was just looking up in the air and I was in total pain But being here this day I was making a connection with them and being able to thank them meant a lot for me stated MDSO Deputy Fidel Rubido The reunion for Rubido and his rescuers comes a month after he was involved in a traffic crash on his way home from work A car ran a red light slamming head on into Rubido s carriage I was trapped and was able to get my radio and called for help explained Rubido Within minutes help arrived Fire rescue cut those doors in seconds and they got me out the correct way rushed me to the hospital and discovered out I had a broken femur and two fractured discs stated Rubido I m glad that they were there that quick During the Kendall Federation Police and Firefighter Awards Night the same gang who helped rescue Rubido and brought him to the hospital were being recognized for an award when he got his chance to surprise them He s here tonight cause he wants to thank you a speaker at the event recounted them as Rubido made his way out thanking each person individually It s amazing You don t reliably find out the effect of what happened so to see him back here and know that he is healthy is tremendous explained Miami-Dade firefighter Kenneth Wood We do this cause we love it but it s awesome and rewarding when we see the impact of our work and see that he s doing great mentioned Miami-Dade firefighter Alexander Jimenez That s the best thing we can get As for Rubido he s still on the mend from that harrowing crash The fractures in the back that s gonna take a little while A lot of therapy declared Rubido He revealed he s eager to get back to work and now carries a reminder of his fellow first responders who helped give him a second chance at life I would have never made it to the hospital Those guys they got there very fast I believe that God gave me a second chance disclosed Rubido