Fayetteville Fire Department presents lifesaving awards to crew who revived cardiac arrest patient
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The Fayetteville Fire Department and Lincoln Health EMS were recognized Sept. 9 for performing CPR and using an AED to regain a patient's pulse; the patient later walked home, the chief said.
The Fayetteville Fire Department presented lifesaving awards on Sept. 9 to five members of a response crew that revived a patient in cardiac arrest, Chief David Bergman told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
"The rapid response made all the difference ensuring help arrived when it was needed the most," Chief David Bergman said, describing the joint response by the Fayetteville Fire Department and Lincoln Health EMS. He said responders performed CPR, used an automated external defibrillator and were able to regain a pulse.
Chief Bergman presented Lifesaving Awards to Captain Riley Grubaugh, Lieutenant Chad Baker, Engineer Alex Mitchell, Engineer Daniel Spray and Firefighter Cole Collier. He told the board that the patient was able to walk home weeks later.
The chief framed the recognition as an example of the training and preparedness of the department and said it reflects the fire service values of protecting lives through rapid response and medical care.
Ending The board received the recognition and applauded the crew; no formal action was required.
