In an act of exceptional emergency service, members of the Engine 185 crew have been honored with the Zoll's Clinical Save Award, a testament to their life-saving skills and dedication to their community. According to a recent announcement from the city of Goodyear, Captain John Boyce, Captain Kyle Taylor, and Firefighters Steve Neal and James Stacker sprang into action during a critical call on June 14th, 2024, potentially tilting the scales between life and death for a resident.
The situation worsened when the crew was called to help a man with chest pain at a home in Pebble Creek. The situation rapidly escalated as they arrived to find the man in cardiac arrest, unresponsive on his garage floor. Without hesitation, the team began to quickly administer CPR and deploy their Zoll X Series Advanced cardiac monitor. Their timely intervention included delivering 13 shocks to the patient, a decision that was crucial to eventually stabilize his condition.
The crew next employed a mechanical CPR device, AutoPulse, ensuring continuous cardiac support as they prepared for transport. These early interventions and the team's smooth coordination were crucial for the patient, who regained circulation shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Gratitude for their efforts culminated when patient Mr. Hexdall returned home on July 30th, having made a thorough recovery with no enduring deficits.
