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Firefighters Saving Lives
City of Palatka Fire Department Fire Fighter David Curran and Engineer John Foley were honored at the City Commission meeting with their department’s Live Saving Award.
According to a presentation made to the commission by City Fire Chief Chris Taylor Curran and Foley responded to a call on July 31 where a patient was in cardiac arrest. After arriving on the scene, the firefighters administered CPR and other life-saving measures and were able to revive the male and restore his life signs while he was transferred to the hospital.
“The quick actions of David Curran and John Foley and proper CPR allowed the patient to recover from cardiac arrest. It is our intention to recognize our employees for lifesaving actions and proper administration of medical skills,” Chief Taylor told the commission during the meeting.
City of Palatka Fire Department Fire Fighter David Curran and Engineer John Foley were honored at the City Commission meeting with their department’s Live Saving Award.
According to a presentation made to the commission by City Fire Chief Chris Taylor Curran and Foley responded to a call on July 31 where a patient was in cardiac arrest. After arriving on the scene, the firefighters administered CPR and other life-saving measures and were able to revive the male and restore his life signs while he was transferred to the hospital.
“The quick actions of David Curran and John Foley and proper CPR allowed the patient to recover from cardiac arrest. It is our intention to recognize our employees for lifesaving actions and proper administration of medical skills,” Chief Taylor told the commission during the meeting.