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Council honors lifeguards and residents after lifesaving response at Lodi Lake
Summary
The City Council recognized lifeguards and community members for their quick response to a July 9 cardiac arrest at Lodi Lake; staff described training hours, the chain of survival, and that the incident ended with emergency medical transport to Lodi Memorial Hospital.
The Lodi City Council on Aug. 5 presented certificates to lifeguards and community members who helped save a resident who suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Lodi Lake on July 9. Fire and Parks officials said coordinated bystander care, lifeguard CPR and early defibrillation, and rapid arrival of fire paramedics and ambulance personnel produced a successful emergency response.
In prepared remarks, the Fire Department described the "chain of survival," noting that immediate CPR and early defibrillation can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. Parks staff said 39 lifeguards served across four aquatic facilities this summer, each completing 24 hours of certification training and additional waterfront training where assigned; staff reported approximately 24 water rescues this season. "Their willingness to act without hesitation reflects the very best of the city of Lodi," the Fire Department said in presenting certificates to Annabelle Ebbs, Andrew Canas, Landon Shaw, Austin Bates, Emily Melton, LaCrisa Black, Chris Gillepsie and Camille Gillepsie.
Mayor Gepes and council members praised the team and the community members who activated 911 and assisted on scene. Parks staff said the department will continue training and public outreach to support emergency readiness. The recognition was largely ceremonial; no council action was required.
