Red, White & Blue Recognizes Life-Saving Efforts

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - Breckenridge, CO

Red, White & Blue Fire District recognized one civilian and nine of their firefighters for life-saving efforts last night during a Breckenridge Town Council meeting last night.

Chief Gary Green presented to Council, District Board members and the public, the actions taken by Red, White & Blue firefighters on two separate incidents over the past two months, each of which resulted in saving a life. He also presented a Life Saving Award to Laura Anderson, an employee at Grand Timber Lodge.

Chief Green described the first incident, which occurred on March 6, where a 31 year -old male was found in cardiac arrest. When firefighters arrived on scene, CPR was in progress by a Breckenridge Police officer. Red, White & Blue firefighters helped with advanced cardiac life support interventions and resuscitated the man, while at the same time, coordinating a challenging removal from the building.

The second incident, which occurred on May 4, involved an older female who was found in cardiac arrest. Laura Anderson, an employee at Grand Timber Lodge, initiated CPR and stayed on scene until Red, White & Blue firefighters arrived to continue life-saving efforts, ultimately restoring her pulse.

“These two incidents are great examples of inter-agency cooperation and community involvement,” said Chief Green. “Without the early initiation of CPR, these two folks may not have survived,” he said.

The firefighters recognized were: Battalion Chief Paul Kuhn, Captains Chris Sutton and Ryan Roberts; Paramedics Tally McNeil, Bret Bonenberger; Steve Webster and John Zeising; and Firefighters Emmalee Moore and Bobby Gertson.

Red White & Blue is strategically positioned throughout the Upper Blue Valley to respond quickly and safely to any emergency and provide paramedics that are trained in advanced life support, treatment and patient transport.

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Press Contact:
Capt. Kim Scott, PIO
Red, White & Blue Fire District
P.O. Box 710
Breckenridge, CO 80424
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cell: 970.485.4374

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