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Gloucester Police and Fire Departments Save Man from Cardiac Arrest

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police and Fire Departments Save Man from Cardiac Arrest

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments recently saved the life of a 64-year-old man after he went into cardiac arrest.

“Cardiac arrest is very serious, and thankfully by working together swiftly and collaboratively, first responders were able to save this man’s life,” Police Chief Conley said. “I commend each officer and member of the fire department who responded — well done.”

At approximately 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, members of the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments responded to Cripple Cove for a report of a man who had collapsed.

Gloucester Police Officers Josiah Aberle and Sgt. Brian Aiello responded to the scene along with Gloucester Fire’s Rescue 2, with paramedics Jak Letien and James Hannon III. Gloucester Fire Ladder 1 was also dispatched to the scene, with Lt. Chad Mota and paramedic Mike Mitchell. Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb, who was performing inspections nearby at the time of the call, also responded to the scene.

Officer Aberle, Sgt. Aiello and Deputy Chief McRobb were the first to arrive on scene, and came upon a 64-year-old Rockport man in cardiac arrest. While the officers began to administer CPR, Deputy McRobb prepared and applied his automatic defibrillator (AED) device. The device immediately indicated “shock advised” and one shock was administered.

Upon arrival, Paramedics Letien and Hannon took over care of the patient with the assistance of other first responders on scene. Before the man was loaded into an ambulance, his heart began to beat on its own again. The patient was then transported to Addison Gilbert Hospital.

“The credit for this lies with the speed and professionalism of every Gloucester Fire and Police member involved,” Fire Chief Smith said. “Due to timely and accurate dispatching, early CPR and defibrillation, experienced paramedic level care and seamless performance of duties, Police and Fire worked together to save a life.”

Nearly two weeks after the incident, the man was discharged from the hospital on Oct. 21.

According to the American Heart Association, less than 10 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting survive.

“I am incredibly proud of the response our Police and Fire Departments had to this incident,” Mayor Romeo Theken said. “The Gloucester Police and Fire Departments are made up of highly skilled, dedicated professionals, and we’re fortunate to have them serve our city.”

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Rockland Police Officers to be Presented Lifesaving Award for Providing Medical Aid to Man Injured in Industrial Accident

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Rockland Police Department
Chief John R. Llewellyn
490 Market St.,
Rockland, MA 02370

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Rockland Police Officers to be Presented Lifesaving Award for Providing Medical Aid to Man Injured in Industrial Accident

ROCKLAND – Chief John Llewellyn is pleased to announce that he will be presenting a lifesaving award to two Rockland Police officers tonight for their efforts in helping to save a man’s life when his arm was severed in an industrial accident in March.

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Rockland Board of Selectmen meeting, Rockland Town Hall, 242 Union St.

WHO:

Chief Llewellyn will be presenting the award to Sgt. Thomas MacDonald and Officer Mark Nota.

The victim, John Kelley, age 66, of Pembroke and his family will also be in attendance.

WHAT:

At approximately 5:50 a.m. on Friday, March 22, the Rockland Police Department responded to a 911 call from a business about a man who was severely injured.

Upon arrival, Sgt. MacDonald and Officer Nota entered the building and came upon John Kelley, age 66, of Pembroke, who was sitting in a chair with a pool of blood beneath him. Kelley’s left arm had been severed at the elbow while working on a machine.

A fellow employee had made a makeshift tourniquet with a t-shirt, but Kelley was still losing large amounts of blood from his wound.

Sgt. MacDonald instructed Officer Nota to go get a bag with medical supplies from their cruiser. Once Officer Nota came back, Sgt. MacDonald used a tourniquet kit to apply a tourniquet over the wound until the bleeding stopped.

Rockland firefighters arrived on scene minutes later and provided further medical care to Kelley.

Kelley was transported to the hospital and he unfortunately lost his arm as a result of the incident.

“I would like to formally commend our two officers who sprang into action to help save Mr. Kelley’s life during what was a very traumatic incident,” Chief Llewellyn said. “The men and women of our department go into work everyday not knowing what they might encounter. Thanks to their quick actions, our officers were able fall back on their training during medical emergencies and assist Mr. Kelley by stopping the bleeding prior to the arrival of the ambulance.”

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Concord Police Officers, Dispatcher Receive First Responder Recognition Awards from MPTC

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Concord Police Department
Chief Joseph O’Connor
219 Walden Street
P.O. Box 519
Concord, MA 01742

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 9, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Concord Police Officers, Dispatcher Receive First Responder Recognition Awards from MPTC

CONCORD- Chief Joseph O’Connor is pleased to announce that four members of the Concord Police Department received lifesaving awards from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) yesterday.

Officer Brian Soll, Officer Michael Burgess, Officer Sylvia Toumayan and Dispatcher Timothy McGonagle received First Responder Recognition Awards during a ceremony on June 8 at 10 a.m. at Bentley University.

Every year, MPTC recognizes police officers and dispatchers for going above and beyond the call of duty by rendering medical assistance to a save a person’s life.

“I want to commend Officers Soll, Burgess and Toumayan, and Dispatcher McGonagle for their life saving actions,” Chief O’Connor said. “Their work is consistent with the police department’s mission to deliver exceptional service all of the time.”

Two members of the Concord Police Department earned their awards for their work during a call on April 9. That morning, Concord dispatch received a call for a medical emergency in front of Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The caller indicated that a person was possibly suffering from a heart attack.

Officers Soll and Burgess responded to the area. Upon arrival, Officer Soll located a man on the ground and immediately began performing CPR while Officer Burgess attached an AED. Officers Soll and Burgess continued rendering aid to the victim until a Concord ambulance arrived. The man later regained a pulse and made a full recovery.

On June 6, 2016, Officer Toumayan was dispatched to the Middlesex School for a report of a man having a seizure. Upon arrival, Officer Toumayan located a 48-year-old man who was not breathing and had no pulse. She immediately connected her AED and also began CPR until the Concord Fire Department arrived on scene. The man later made a full recovery.

On Dec. 18, 2016, Dispatcher McGonagle was the only person on duty in the Dispatch Center when he received a 911 call from a woman reporting her 16-month-old son was not breathing. Immediately recognizing the severity of the incident, Dispatcher McGonagle calmly asked the woman to stay on the line while he obtained her information and sent an ambulance to the woman’s home. He also gave CPR instructions to the mother over the phone, and after several compressions, the mother reported the baby had started breathing. Dispatcher McGonagle remained on the phone with the woman until EMS arrived.

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Concord Police Officers, Dispatchers Recognized for Life Saving Efforts

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Concord Police Department
Chief Joseph O’Connor
219 Walden Street
P.O. Box 519
Concord, MA 01742

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 10, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

 

Concord Police Officers, Dispatchers Recognized for Life Saving Efforts

CONCORD — Chief Joseph O’Connor is pleased to announce that several members of the Concord Police Department received First Responder Recognition Awards yesterday for their life saving achievements.

Sgt. Joseph Connell, Officer Kevin Walsh, Officer Charles Dirienzo, Officer Robert Dolins, Officer Sean Connell and Dispatcher Anthony Marabella were honored by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) at a ceremony on Thursday, June 9.

Members of the Concord Police Department were honored at a ceremony on June 9 by the Municipal Police Training Committee for their life saving achievements. (Courtesy Photo)
Members of the Concord Police Department were honored at a ceremony on June 9 by the Municipal Police Training Committee for their life saving achievements. (Courtesy Photo)

The annual event recognizes members of local law enforcement who have provided life-saving medical assistance to people in need. This year, Governor Charlie Baker was in attendance as the guest speaker, along with Undersecretary Jennifer Queally and MPTC Executive Director Daniel Zivkovich.

“I am proud of our officers and dispatchers who responded to the emergencies in a calm and focused manner to save the lives of others,” Chief O’Connor said. “Their careful and quick actions resulted in positive outcomes, and this recognition is well-deserved.”

On Nov. 8, Sgt. Connell and Officer Dirienzo were dispatched to Starbucks at 159 Sudbury Road on a report of an unresponsive man. A 911 caller stated that a civilian was administering CPR, but the man had stopped breathing. Officer Dirienzo arrived with an automated external defibrillator (AED), followed by Sgt. Connell, who began rendering aid. The Concord Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. The man later recovered due to the swift actions of Sgt. Connell and Officer Dirienzo.

On Feb. 1, dispatch received multiple calls of an unresponsive woman in the pool at the Beede Swim and Fitness Center. Dispatchers Marbella and Connell immediately relayed the information to police and fire. Upon arrival, Officer Dolins observed civilians performing CPR on a 47-year-old woman and began assisting, using an AED to enhance their efforts. He continued this until the Concord Fire Department arrived to transport her to the hospital. En route, she regained consciousness.

On Feb. 25, Officer Walsh and Officer Dolins were dispatched to Bedford Street on a report of a one car motor vehicle crash. Upon their arrival, the officers observed two civilians performing CPR on the female driver. As Officer Walsh assisted with performing CPR, Officer Dolins went to retrieve the AED from his cruiser and began administering aid to the victim. The Concord Fire Department then arrived and transported the victim to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, where she later recovered.

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