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Irondale honors firefighters who resuscitated resident, launches residential Knox Box loaner program
Summary
The City of Irondale recognized firefighters for resuscitating a resident after a May cardiac arrest and announced a 10-unit residential Knox Box loaner program to let emergency crews enter homes without forced entry for elderly or medically homebound residents.
Irondale officials on Tuesday recognized members of the Irondale Fire Department for resuscitating Warren Simmons after he suffered cardiac arrest in May and announced a new residential Knox Box loaner program to help crews access homes without forced entry.
Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. and Fire Chief Wes McDaniel presented a challenge coin to Simmons and his wife during the council meeting. Captain Thompson, the department’s EMS officer, described the event as “a win” that reflected training and quality-improvement work:…
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