A group of citizen bystanders administered first aid and secured the scene in Kingston one day last summer after resident Tim Keeling experienced a cardiac arrest behind the wheel of his vehicle. Tyler Yule, Samantha Armstrong, and Charles Nicholas pulled Tim to safety, called 9-1-1, applied their first-aid training, and secured the scene. Communications Officers at the Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre answered the call and coordinated the response.
Frontenac Paramedics Jess, Trevor, Julie, and Tom arrived to take over and treated and transported Tim to hospital. Paramedics were supported by emergency system partners from Kingston Fire & Rescue.
Because of Tyler, Samantha, and Charles’ keen eyes, quick thinking, and training, Tim got the chance to make a strong recovery. They all met to celebrate on February 17. (You may have seen it in the news). Cardiac Arrest Save Pins all around!
This story is a perfect example of how important CPR and first-aid training can be. The first few minutes of a cardiac arrest can be the critical difference between life and death.
