Janet Neita, Rescue Lieutenant with Coral Springs Fire Department, has more than 13 years in the fire service and more than 15 years in the medical field. Recently she received a Life Saving Award for saving a woman from an apartment fire. The woman was not able to walk or talk and was stuck alone in an apartment that was filled with smoke. The apartment next to hers was fully engulfed in flames. Janet was able to quickly force entry into her apartment, pick her up and put her into a wheelchair and bring her out. Janet has received numerous other awards in her 13 years in the fire service, including 2 team citations, 4 unit citations, and 3 total lifesaving awards. Janet has a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and is starting her Master’s degree very soon with University of Florida. She also plans on promoting in the department to the rank of Captain.