Cy-Fair Fire Department Paramedic Recognized for Heroic Efforts, Including Multiple Infant Resuscitations
In a heartfelt moment of community recognition and gratitude, Lieutenant Paramedic Caleb Jordan of the Cy-Fair Fire Department (CFFD) was named the 2025 Lifesaver of the Year during the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The honor celebrates Jordan’s extraordinary achievements in emergency medicine over the past year, including the successful resuscitation of seven individuals — among them, three infants, including a newborn.
The annual award is presented to the paramedic who has made the most life-saving interventions in the Cy-Fair area, a region served by one of the most advanced fire-based EMS systems in the Houston metropolitan area.
“This is a moment where we get to shine a light on someone who didn’t just do their job — they went above and beyond in the most critical of situations,” said Assistant Chief Justin Reed, who delivered the keynote speech at the luncheon. “In 2025, we were given an opportunity to make that positive impact at least 45,000 times... And while every call is typically someone’s worst day, there is a subset of calls that truly are the worst in someone’s life.”
Setting a Gold Standard in Emergency Care
Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division has long been a cornerstone of public health and safety in Northwest Harris County. With a team of over 100 full-time EMS professionals responding to roughly 25,000 calls annually, the department covers a sprawling 164-square-mile service area. The division operates out of 13 strategically located stations and is renowned nationally for its innovation, clinical outcomes, and community-focused approach to care.
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In 2025 alone, CFFD responded to over 400 cardiac arrest calls. According to Reed, nearly half of those patients were successfully transported to hospitals with their heartbeats restored — a staggering success rate that quadruples the national average.
“The national average is 1 in 10, and we sit comfortably at 4 in 10,” Reed emphasized. “That’s an impressive stat to not gloss over.”
Lt. Jordan exemplified this standard through skillful and compassionate care, most notably during three infant cardiac arrest cases in which his decisive actions led to life-saving outcomes. His performance earned high praise from peers and a commendation from the department for his calm leadership and clinical excellence.
A Leader in the Making
Lt. Jordan joined the Cy-Fair Fire Department four years ago and has quickly risen through the ranks. In 2025, he distinguished himself as one of the department’s top candidates for the Lieutenant promotion exam and now serves as a Field Training Officer, guiding the next generation of paramedics.
“Because of his outstanding performance—often involving quick thinking, decisive action, and unwavering compassion—Caleb Jordan has proven himself to be your 2025 Heart Saver,” Reed said.
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The Cy-Fair EMS program has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings in the early 1980s when ambulances were first staffed by volunteers. Today, the department operates a fleet of cutting-edge Mobile Intensive Care Units, equipped with the latest lifesaving technologies including LUCAS devices, video laryngoscopes, and stretcher power loads. The department is also recognized with the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline Gold Plus award for chest pain management — a testament to its commitment to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Community and Collaboration at the Heart of the Mission
Chief Reed concluded the ceremony with a reminder that lifesaving is always a team effort — one that includes bystanders, emergency responders, and hospital partners working in unison.
“It’s important to remember that no paramedic acts alone. Behind every successful resuscitation is a team of healthcare providers and even bystanders,” said Reed. “Lastly, I want to encourage everyone here to become part of the chain of survival. By learning CPR and basic first aid, any one of us can be that critical link between crisis and hope.”
Lt. Caleb Jordan’s recognition as Lifesaver of the Year is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when individual dedication is matched by a team equally committed to showing up, working together, and saving lives.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
