Local folks poured out their appreciation on Facebook for the two most recent lifesaving responses by Catoosa County firefighters and the emergency personnel who work with them.
“On May 14,†Catoosa County wrote on its Facebook page, “the crew of Engine 6 responded to what at first was a routine call to help a citizen. Upon arrival, the man collapsed with no pulse after firefighters lifted him to his knees.â€
Then on June 8, the post said, “the Engine 1 crew responded to a 911 call for a person in cardiac arrest.â€
In both cases, first responders were able to revive the patients before they arrived at the hospital.
One response on Facebook was from another gentleman who had been saved by first responders in Catoosa County. Chad Harris wrote: “I can never say thank you enough for the effort put forth on December 31st 2024 to save my own life. ... I’m so happy to be here and able to read these articles that y’all have been able to be someone elseÐÔÊӽ紫ý heroes as well!!! Congratulations to you all!!! And again ... Thank you!!!â€
Among the first responders recognized by the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners on July 15 were Catoosa Engine 6 crew members Sgt. Alex Jones and firefighters Jaxon Case and Dean Stamper, dispatcher Caitlin Smith, Engine 1 crew members Capt. Caleb Griffin, firefighter Brock Hammontree, Ringgold police officer Brian Dedmon, Puckett EMS paramedic Samantha Calecas, and EMT Charlie Flatt.
A LUCAS device and an AED were instruments used to help revive the patients.
Among the many notes of praise and thanks on Facebook were these:
♦ Thank you ALL for being there for us.
♦ Strong work by all. Good job.
♦ Well-deserved recognition.
♦ Great response. Good job from all of you.
♦ Good work everyone.
♦ Thank you for your service.
♦ Protecting the public from severe weather.
Also discussed at the commission meeting was Catoosa Emergency Management. County Manager Dan Wright talked about weather-related disasters around the country: flooding in Texas, storms in New Jersey, storms in Fort Oglethorpe in 2020 and the devastating tornadoes in Catoosa County in 2011.
Wright said that the National Weather Service has recognized Catoosa as a county of high preparedness for severe weather and he commended the head of Catoosa Emergency Management, Steven Quinn, the deputy director, Jason Gunter, and their entire team.
Wright urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts through the county’s website: (catoosa.com/departments/view-all-departments/911-emergency-management).
Tamara Wolk is a reporter for The Catoosa County News in Ringgold, Ga., and Walker County Messenger in LaFayette, Ga.
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