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Urbana Fire Department honors 6 first responders for life-saving efforts
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Six first responders received an EMS award from the Urbana Fire Department for their response to a male in cardiac arrest in April.
These first responders with the following agencies received this award from the Urbana Fire Department:
Engine 252: Lt. Josh Ingold, Austin Upton, Firefighter Nick Walker
Medic 225: Medic Calvin Larrison, Medic Chris Brown
Champaign County Sheriff's Office: Derek Rasmussen
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On April 1 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Engine 252 and Medic 225 were dispatched to a medical emergency involving a male in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, the Champaign County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was already performing CPR.
Engine 252 personnel quickly deployed the cardiac monitor, which revealed the patient was in ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). One shock was delivered, and CPR resumed as the LUCAS device was applied for continuous compressions. An IV was also established.
Medic 225 then arrived on scene, and both crews worked together to deliver advanced cardiac life support. After aggressive resuscitative efforts, return of 'spontaneous circulation (ROSC)' was achieved on scene.
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The patient was then transported to Carle Foundation Hospital for further care.
'Thanks to the fast actions and teamwork of CCSO, Engine 252, Medic 225, this patient was given the best possible chance at survival,' the City of Urbana Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
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