In a late night call that could have ended in tragedy, the swift response of the City of Godley Fire Department made all the difference for one resident. On September 19, a distress call was answered in the Star Ranch neighborhood, where a woman was found in dire straits. The City of Godley Fire Department shared the encounter on their social media, detailing the critical moments that followed. "Upon arrival the crew found the patient in cardiac arrest," the post stated, outlining the lifesaving actions taken by the firefighters.
The patient, identified as Tina Bench, was in the throes of a seizure when the emergency team arrived. Immediately, they administered CPR and utilized their Automated External Defibrillator (AED), delivering six critical shocks in their bid to save her life. In the intricate dance between life and death, these moments are freighted with the weight of potential loss, and yet the crew's expertise and composure held the line against the encroaching silence. The Careflite ambulance service arrived shortly after to transport Bench to a local hospital, securing her on the path to recovery.
Months after the incident, a reunion was arranged at Chisolms restaurant, serving not just as a celebration of survival but also as testament to the profound impact of first responders in our communities. The City of Godley Fire Department's B shift, who stood as sentinels over Bench's life that night, were honored in this gathering.
