Seminole County Firefighter Speaks at Altamonte Rotary on Drowning Prevention Based on Losing His Young Son in a Drowning

The Seminole County Fire Department’s Rookie Firefighter Chris Martin and his wife Christina recently spoke at the Altamonte Rotary Club about drowning prevention.

Seven years ago, the couple lost their 2-year-old son Gunner in a backyard pool drowning. The couple shared their story and Chris spoke how this experience motivated him to become a firefighter. He previously was a University of Central Florida star football player who was drafted by various teams in the NFL.

The Martins shared information with the Club about barriers in place that are needed to help prevent drownings. Last year there were six pediatric drownings in Seminole County and three so far this year.

The family founded the Gunner Martin Foundation to help fund swim scholarships and educate the public. More information at www.thegunnermartinfoundation.com. The Seminole County Fire Department will be partnering to distribute free pool alarms to the public as well.
 
 
Photo attached: [L-R] Seminole County Fire Chief Matt Kinley, Firefighter Chris Martin and wife Christina Martin speaking at the Altamonte Rotary Club