A Gila Bend paramedic is fighting for his life after a fire truck crushed him during routine maintenance at the fire station, as reported by ABC15. The incident, which occurred just after 5 p.m. on Friday, triggered a swift response from deputies at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to the scene at the Gila Bend Fire Station.
34-year-old Cody Jordan was identified as the victim, who found himself trapped underneath the vehicle's cab when it dropped, according to Gila Bend Fire Chief Arelia Henry, during a press event on Sunday, Jordan's colleagues, who were with him on shift, acted with haste to rescue him and provided immediate life-saving efforts before he was airlifted in critical condition to Abrazo West Campus, a level 1 trauma center in Goodyear. the sequence of events that unfolded that fateful afternoon not only interrupted the mundane duties of maintenance but also flagged the inherent risks that laced even the routine in the life-saving professions.
Following surgery to stabilize multiple fractures in his chest, Jordan remains in a stable yet critical condition, and more surgeries are anticipated, it wasn't just a physical ordeal but also a mental trial, a moment that tears through the fabric of routine to bear the vulnerability of those sworn to protect.
Expressing optimism, Chief Henry said, "We're expecting a good turnout," in regards to Jordan's extensive recovery process, iterating the gratitude of the department for the wave of support and prayers from across Arizona, united by more than just duty but also by a collective spirit that seeks to uphold each of its own, as mentioned by Arizona's Family. Lisa Jordan, the paramedic's wife, stood with strength, echoing the sentiments of an entire community in her statement, "Cody is my rock, my person, my support system, my love, my best friend," and, "I couldn't stay strong through all of this without all of this support. Just, thank you to Gila Bend specifically, Cody loves them all like a family."
The Gila Bend Fire Department, alongside the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, is investigating the cause of this accident.
