On Monday, June 4, Freodtert South Healthcare presented commendations to four members of the Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue and two members of the Kenosha Police Department who successfully resuscitated a 86-year-old patient.
On Saturday, March 31, the 86-year-old patient was in a motor vehicle accident caused and found unresponsive. An off-duty Kenosha Police Officer was at the site of the accident and started CPR prior to Emergency Medical Services arrival. The team quickly initiated both Basic and Advanced Life Support treatments to successfully resuscitate the patient at the scene. The team of responders continued treatment as the patient was transferred to Freodtert South Healthcare staff who continued lifesaving efforts. The patient was successfully resuscitated and discharged from the medical center at a later date.
“The situation demonstrated the importance of training, equipment and teamwork,” explained Chief of Fire & Rescue Craig Roepke. “I’m both incredibly proud of and humbled by the response these members of the department provided.”
The patient was able to attend last night’s meeting and present the awards on behalf of Freodtert South Healthcare to Lieutenant Jeff Gunhus, Firemedic Nathan Konkol, Firemedic Nicholas Shine, Firemedic Kyle Eidsor, Kenosha Police Lieutenant Joseph Labatore and off-duty Kenosha Police Officer Jeremy Dewitt.