loading...
A man in a taxi died after a shooting despite the delivery of CPR. The driver of a cab whose passenger was found dead after shots were fired near a northwest Edmonton bar was unharmed. Shooting ordeal The victim was found in the front seat of the cab outside Flux Ultra Lounge near 142 Street […]
CPR given to man involved in shooting ordeal Read More »
A deadly shooting involving a man given CPR in Abbotsford was targeted. Cameron Mackay was at home on Crown Court when he heard 5 bands after 9 PM. Along with neighbors on the otherwise quiet cul-de-sac just west of Clearbrooke Road, they learned that the sounds were gunshots and a man sustained gunshot wounds. Fatal
Shooting victim receives timely CPR Read More »
A Vancouver woman performed CPR on her husband with the help of a 911 dispatcher. The only reason he was alive was the timely delivery of CPR before the arrival of the paramedics. Life-saving intervention When Carol Klock heard a thump from the shower, she thought her husband Jack had slipped and fallen. When no
Timely delivery of CPR by wife saves husband Read More »
A hockey player was saved with an AED by the Abbotsford firefighters. The only thing that Lindsay Hickmott was sitting on a bench and getting ready to take his next shift. Life saved with an AED The only memory he recalls is waking up in an ambulance, struggling to breathe and wondering what happened. In
AED helps save the life of hockey player Read More »
One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site
CPR given to victim of multi-vehicle collision Read More »
A 27-year old man died despite CPR in Long Beach near Tofino. Paramedics were seen attempting to resuscitate the man after a surfing accident. Surfing incident The paramedics responded to the incident near Loveline Rock. The man died after the surfing accident but specific details on the root cause of death are left unknown as
Timely delivery of CPR to victim of surfing accident Read More »
Matsqui Institution inmate died despite CPR after found unresponsive in the cell. The 60-year old was serving a life sentence for killing his wife. The man was found unresponsive in his cell. Unforeseen ordeal Thomas Robert Elton was discovered to be unconscious according to Gordon Tanner, the assistant warden. The prison personnel performed CPR and
Life-saving measures to save the life of an inmate Read More »
Paramedics and police officers in Lethbridge revived a 19-year old after a fentanyl overdose. According to Lethbridge police, they responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the 500 block of 6th Avenue S. Potential danger of overdose Upon their arrival, they discovered a 19-year old man without a pulse and not breathing. The
Lethbridge first responders perform CPR on victim of fentanyl overdose Read More »
Based on the report of the New York State police, a 49-year old Canadian man died after becoming sick while diving near a shipwreck in the St. Lawrence River. Dangers in the water According to the troopers, they received a distress call right before noon from a dive charter boat near the Rock Island Lighthouse.
Quebec man given CPR after diving incident Read More »
The family of a man who crashed in the Sumas River wants to meet the Good Samaritan who rescued him. Bryan Volden, 65-years old was with loved ones including his wife Solveig and his 2 daughters who grew up in Abbotsford. Vehicular accident Volden was leaving McDonald Park when his 2002 PT Cruiser steered off
CPR given to driver in McDonald Park accident Read More »
A heartbeat of a man is restored due to the rapid action of his co-workers. According to the Ottawa paramedics, the man in his 50s was given a shock while working on an underground fuel pumping equipment. The man went into cardiac arrest but his co-workers were able to turn the flow of events and
Co-workers perform CPR on electrocuted man Read More »
A man in his 50s was revived after inhaling large amounts of smoke. The incident involved a Fairbank house fire. According to the Toronto Fire Capt. David Eckerman, the firefighters responded to a call from an alarm company informing them of a house fire. Fire rescue Around 9 fire trucks were dispatched to the one-alarm
Man revived by firefighters with CPR after fire Read More »
A couple was given the Vital Link Awards for immediate delivery of CPR. Diana Stephen was on her knees in front of her husband. She delivered CPR during the life-changing moment that saved his life back in 2015. She had a vague recollection on how to administer CPR which she learned from Girl Guides more
Prompt delivery of CPR by husband and wife Read More »
When Pamela Morgan collapsed, she was lucky that someone saved her life. A South Surrey security guard was recognized as a hero for his quick action. He was given credit for saving the life of a senior at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. Cameron Hubley was given BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Vital Link Award. The award
Mall security guard saves a life with CPR Read More »
Three inmates and some correctional officers were found by responders exposed and contaminated with an opioid around 5 in the afternoon. According to the mayor of Sarnia, the Opiate crisis is widely spread in the community. Some jail staff immediately provided first aid and CPR on the affected people before firefighters arrived in the area.
Inmates and officers overdoses in jail Read More »
A five-year-old was rescued from a pool by off duty paramedics and lifeguards. The incident happened at Langford aquatic center. Watery ordeal Lifeguards of the Langford Aquatic center and an off-duty paramedic named Kyle Klint and his wife Karlie Wilson pulled an unconscious five-year-old boy from the swimming pool. They immediately provided CPR on the
5-year-old boy saved from drowning Read More »
A pedestrian who was involved in a collision received CPR. He was transported to a healthcare facility after hit in Colwood. Unforeseen collision Colwood Fire received a call about a single pedestrian who was hit on Kelly Road and Sooke Road. An off-duty nurse was on-scene performing CPR prior to the arrival of the emergency
Pedestrian involved in collision given CPR Read More »
The Saanich lifeguards were recognized for the delivery of CPR during a cardiac emergency. Four Saanich aquatic staff were honored for their quick and skillful life-saving actions during a cardiac arrest emergency. Saving a life Current employees Katie Bowers and Ceilidh Robertson-Jones and previous employees Wade Thoreson and Jeff Harris were recognized for rushing to
Saanich lifeguards saves a life during an emergency Read More »
A crash victim on Burnside Road might had a medical event. The Saanich Police stated that a medical event was behind the single-vehicle crash on Burnside Road near Grange that closed the road to morning school traffic. Medical emergency The vehicle swerved across Burnside Road not far from Spectrum School and knocked down a traffic
Possible medical event experienced by victim of Burnside Road crash Read More »
A mountain biker involved in a crash was given CPR. Village of Cumberland Fire Chief Mike Williamson stated that his department responded to a call on a mountain biker who crashed near the Blockhead trail. Bike crash The biker was unresponsive. There were several bikers who came across him and started CPR. According to Williamson,
Mountain biker given CPR after crash Read More »
Serving Edmonton, St. Alberts and North Alberta with the lowest priced, highest quality first aid training, CPR and food safety courses since 2013 with a commitment to serving the community the best safety courses.