The Anyang Fire Station in Gyeonggi Province recognized three citizens on October 30 for saving lives through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
During a ceremony held in the morning at the fire station's conference room, Heart Saver certificates were awarded to Song Young-jae, Lee Jae-ho, and Hong Eun-chae for their contributions in reviving cardiac arrest patients.
This recognition aims to commend the citizens for their prompt actions in administering CPR and first aid during emergencies.
Song Young-jae and Lee Jae-ho discovered a man in his 50s who had suddenly collapsed in front of a gas station in Pyeongchon-dong and immediately performed CPR.
The two continued their life-saving efforts until emergency responders arrived, aiding in the man's revival.
Hong Eun-chae, a student at Inha Technical College majoring in Aviation Management, also found her grandfather in his 70s collapsed at home while eating rice cakes. She called 119 and performed CPR for about seven minutes until the ambulance arrived.
Hong remained calm, drawing on her past training in first aid from a flight attendant academy, and assisted with on-site care after the paramedics arrived, contributing to the patient's revival.
The Heart Saver certification is awarded to citizens and emergency responders who provide timely and appropriate first aid to cardiac arrest patients, helping to save lives and facilitate their return to daily life.
As the chances of survival decrease with delayed response, the swift actions of initial witnesses in calling 119 and performing CPR are crucial.
Fire Chief Kim Ji-han stated, “The three did not hesitate to extend a helping hand to the patient in a critical moment.” He added, “Their courageous actions have saved precious lives, and I hope this case raises awareness about the importance of CPR.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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