Colucci's CPR & Safety Training

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—A Rescue Story from the Washington Dept of Corrections

Just moments after Sergeant Jerry Hatcher and Officers John Lee and Butch Averill from the Washington Corrections Center had completed their CPR/AED certification course on September 28, 2010, they put their newly acquired skills to use and saved a man’s life.

The Instructor began the mandatory annual recertification training with a question: Had anyone in the room ever used their CPR training? Only 2 people raised their hands.

After a great MEDIC First Aid class that generated very positive student feedback, the students hit the road for home. On the way, they saw a vehicle slow down, and then swerve off the road into the woods.

The officers quickly pulled over to render assistance. Officer Averill discovered an incoherent but still conscious man behind the wheel. The driver was unable to respond when questioned about his condition, and eventually lost consciousness.

 

Putting their new skills into action, they worked together to contact emergency services with Sergeant Hatcher providing rescue breathing and Officer Lee performing CPR. Officer Bob Williams, a volunteer EMT and firefighter, arrived on the scene shortly after and managed the situation until help arrived. Officer Williams stayed to assist the EMS team and accompanied them to the hospital.

Thanks to the quick thinking, confident skills, and willingness to respond of these officers, the man was revived and has recovered. Authorities on the scene indicated that without the immediate response and knowledgeable application of CPR, that man might not have lived to see another day.

Congratulations to the Instructor and the well-trained students for making an immediate difference in someone’s life! 
Do you know any Good Samaritans? If you know someone who has used their emergency care training in a real-life crisis, we want to recognize them! You can nominate him or her for a Good Samaritan award here.