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Trussville honors neighbors and fire-rescue crew for life-saving resuscitation
Summary
Council issued Proclamation 2026-04 honoring neighbors who performed CPR and the Trussville Fire & Rescue crew for resuscitating resident Martin Beasley after a cardiac arrest; Beasley has been discharged and addressed the council to thank responders.
Trussville —1 iCouncil recognized local residents and the Trussville Fire & Rescue crew on Tuesday for actions that revived Martin Beasley after a cardiac arrest in November 2025.
Fire department personnel recounted that neighbors initiated CPR and that responding crews performed coordinated "pit crew" resuscitation for about 40 minutes, achieving return of spontaneous circulation. Mr. Beasley was transported to St. Vincent's East and subsequently discharged; he attended the meeting and publicly thanked his family, neighbors and firefighters.
Proclamation 2026-04 names the neighbors and lists the crew members (Captain Billy Jackson, Patrick Blom/Bond, Blake Benson, Chase Heling, Daniel Perry and Colin [surname not specified in packet]); the mayor and council presented certificates and thanked first responders for their training and tenacity.
Why it matters: The ceremony highlighted the role of early bystander CPR and trained emergency response in saving lives. Officials used the moment to encourage CPR training and public awareness of emergency-response steps.
What happens next: The council commended all participants and encouraged continued community CPR education and support for fire-rescue services.
