Longview Fire Department Honors Off-Duty Firefighter, Local Resident and Engine Companies 82 & 81

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On August 16, a Life Save Plaque was awarded to off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and a Citizen's Real Hero Award to Miranda Brown. Engine Company 82 received a Unit Commendation Award for Acting Lieutenant Sherm Suttles, Master Firefighter Jim Trussell and Firefighter Michael Scott at Longview Fire Department. All recipients were honored for saving a life.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and citizen Miranda Brown for their heroic efforts on Wednesday, July 21, when they stopped to render aid to an unconscious person at the Roy Morse Ball Park in Longview. In this case, they performed CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) on a man who was unconscious and not breathing.

"I believe that their efforts likely saved this person's life by keeping him alive until the arrival of fire and (EMS) emergency medical services personnel," stated Chief McDaniel. Engine Company 82 arrived and was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which was able to regain a heart rhythm.

Fire and EMS efforts to revive the patient might have had a different outcome without the immediate intervention from Eric Bergquist and Miranda Brown. The gentleman was transported to the hospital and breathing on his own. The Chief thanked the heroes for their courage, initiative, and lifesaving work. "You made a difference, and a person is alive today because of it," expressed the Chief.

On August 18, a Unit Commendation Award was presented to Engine Company 81 for their successful efforts of performing an Emergency Medical Services Life Save. The awards were presented to Lieutenant Scott Pospichal, Master Firefighter Jeff Thompson, Firefighter Justin Doze' and Intern Firefighter Sarah Brown at Longview Fire Department.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked Engine Company 81 for their quick response on the morning of June 14, with a female patient who was unconscious and not breathing at Industrial Way Chevron Food Mart.

Engine Company 81 was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to assess the patient. Even though they administered a shock three times, the patient still needed continual CPR until the American Medical Response ambulance arrived. Firefighter's assisted AMR on the transport to the hospital, continually performing CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). Before arriving at the hospital, the efforts of CPR restored the patient's heart beat. The quick action taken by the firefighter's saved the patient from a life-threatening situation.



Author:City of Longview Press Release