Monday, July 21, 2014

SJFD Engine Company 28 crew makes CPR save

On Tuesday, June 24th, 2014, Engine Company 28 responded on a medical call that would lead to the saving of a 46-year-old man in cardiac arrest.

Upon their arrival, Fire Captain Trent Engler, Fire Engineer Mike Ramos, Fire Engineer Sandra Teeples, and Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Berger quickly assessed the patient and began chest compressions to continue the flow of blood to the patient's heart and brain.

In an effort to restore heart rhythm, the crew defibrillated the patient twice as they prepared him for transport to Good Samaritan Hospital. Recently the crew of Engine Company 28 had the opportunity to meet their fully recovered patient. Job well done!

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