Emergency First Response would like to congratulate the following Emergency Responders who put their training into action when called upon to offer assistance.
In the United Kingdom
Emergency Responder: James O.
Action: James was on a train on his way to work in the United Kingdom when he heard a call for medical help. Having completed his EFR course a few days earlier, James felt confident to try to help a fellow passenger who was unresponsive and slumped in his seat. James, assisted by other passengers, helped him to the floor and provided care during a seizure until the emergency services arrived.
EFR Instructor Trainer: Steve Cook (363988)
In Canada
Emergency Responder: Christopher Bennie (EFR Instructor)
Action: Chris responded to a serious fall that one of his work colleagues was involved in. His colleague broke three vertebrae and some ribs, and sustained significant shoulder and arm injuries as well as serious head and organ damage. Chris was able to stabilize his colleague and use his training to provide care and assistance until emergency services (EMS) arrived. According to EMS, his training helped to prevent the paralysis of his colleague.
EFR Instructor Trainer: Stephen Aynsley (490888)
In China
Emergency Responder: Hongjie Guan
Action: Guan was having breakfast when people suddenly gathered around a man at a table nearby. The man appeared to be choking on his food and couldn’t speak. Guan asked the crowd to move away and call EMS, then lifted the man’s head and performed abdominal thrusts. The man threw up and briefly recovered, but a moment later he passed out. Realizing the man had stopped breathing, Guan laid him down on the floor and administered CPR for seven minutes until the paramedics arrived and took over. It was later found that the man had a medical condition that had led to a heart attack. He underwent surgery and is now recovering.
EFR Instructor: Chenghuai Chen (323041)
