Cardiac Arrest Survivor Reunites with First Responders Who Saved Her Life

Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with first responders who saved her life

CHICAGO (WGN) — Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy to honor Chicago firefighters, EMTs and 911 dispatchers at an awards ceremony. The ceremony was part of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week, a nationwide celebration of the lifesaving work of emergency medical personnel. One guest who felt especially lucky to be in attendance was Chicagoan Cara Frank, who came face-to-face with the team of EMTs who saved her li…

Cardiac arrest patient reunites with Chicago first responders who saved her life: 'Forever grateful'

Cardiac arrest patient Cara Frank reunited with the Chicago Fire Department firefighters and EMS paramedics who helped save her life with CPR.

Hands On CPR event comes to Brick Library

BRICK TOWNSHIP — When a cardiac or choking crisis erupts, a matter of seconds becomes a matter of life or death. Therefore, the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library is offering a program to learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during “Hands On CPR” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Cherie Garrison Horhay, owner of Ocean County-based Hands On CPR Training will conduct a video-driven course that includes hands-on practice with man…

Orange County Highlights the Importance of Community at Third Cardiac Arrest Survivors Reunion

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/05%20-%20May/22/Survivors%20Reunion_WRAP.mp3   Orange County Emergency Services recently celebrated National EMS Week to honor the work of local responders. The county kicked off the occasion with the third Cardiac Arrest Survivors Reunion. The bi-annual event celebrated those in Orange County who survived cardiac arrests in the last two years and the local law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS work…

Assemblyman Aron Wieder Honors Moshe Kaff for Exemplary Service to New Square

On the Assembly floor in Albany, Assembly Member Aron Wieder delivered a heartfelt speech recognizing Mr. Moshe Kaff, Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Office of Emergency Management for the Village of New Square, for his outstanding dedication to public safety and community well-being. Addressing the chamber, Wieder expressed great pride in introducing Kaff, a leader whose tireless efforts have strengthened the safety and res…

It was a fight for literally every second. When the Podhale rescue services received a report of a 7-month-old infant with cardiac arrest, there was no time to waste. An LPR helicopter and ambulances were sent to the scene, but it might not be enough. Then one of the rescuers made a crucial decision. Perhaps it was thanks to her maintaining a sober mind that the infant could be saved.