Two Corpus Christi firefighters were honored at City Hall after helping save a CCPD officer who was shot in the line of duty in January.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Corpus Christi firefighters were honored at City Hall on Tuesday for their role in helping save the life of a Corpus Christi police officer who was shot in the line of duty earlier this year.

Firefighters from Medic 8 at Fire Station 8 were recognized by Mayor Paulette Guajardo for their response to the January shooting of CCPD Officer Alexandria Cano-Castro.

Cano-Castro was shot while responding to a suspected killer and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Two other officers were also injured in the shooting.

Assistant Chief Tony Perez said the recognition came after someone contacted the mayor’s office praising the Medic 8 team’s response.

“A local resident reached out to the mayor’s office requesting that the mayor commend Medic 8 for their exceptional response during the recent shooting incident involving our local officers,” Perez said. “The resident specifically noted the team’s urgency, professionalism and rapid transport of the injured officers to the hospital, as well as the critical medical care provided during an extremely time-sensitive situation.”

During the ceremony, city officials said the firefighters immediately began administering emergency care at the scene, stabilizing Cano-Castro until she could be taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Speaking outside City Hall after receiving the recognition, firefighter Adam Esquivel said the moment was meaningful for both himself and the department.

“It’s remarkable. For us to get this award really, it’s an honor. It’s great for the department. It’s great for us as well, and I’m just glad everybody is doing ok,” Esquivel said.

Fellow firefighter Marco Trevino said he was grateful to be recognized for the team’s work during the emergency response.

“I’m glad we were in the right place at the right time, and it’s a big honor to be recognized by everybody for all our hard work,” Trevino said.

City leaders said the recognition highlights the cooperation between local law enforcement and fire crews when responding to emergencies where every second counts.