Fireman: Police Chief’s Quick Action Saves Drowning Child

July 8, 2012

Quick action by Flomaton’s police chief is being credited with saving a toddler’s life Saturday evening.

A 3-year old boy nearly drowned in a pool about 6:30 Saturday. According to Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton, Police Chief Daniel Thompson was off-duty a few houses away when the incident happened. Thompson performed CPR on the young child for at least a couple of minutes until the first firefighters arrived on scene and took over, Stanton said. The young boy was resuscitated.

The boy could be seen alert and smiling in the arms of a LightFlight medic as he was transferred to a stretcher to be airlifted. to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.

“I just want to thank all of our policemen and firemen for the training they undergo,” Stanton said. “And I want to thank them all for the job they do.”

Pictured: Quick action by Flomaton Police Chief Daniel Thompson, along with the work of the Flomaton Fire Department, is being credit with saving the life of a near-drowning victim Saturday. The toddler was airlifted from Hurricane Park to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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17 Responses to “Fireman: Police Chief’s Quick Action Saves Drowning Child”

  1. Ronni on July 10th, 2012 2:46 am

    Chief Thompson you are doing an outstanding job! Keep up the great work!! In my opinion Flomaton has top notch law enforcement as well as fire departments! Chief Stanton and his crew do an amazing job responding to our area! To all our law. enforcement officers and firemen thanks for keeping our town safe!!!!!

  2. Anastasia B on July 9th, 2012 10:30 pm

    Chief Daniel is doing a fantastic job and as always Thank God for Steve and the FVFD !!

  3. Angi B. on July 9th, 2012 11:34 am

    Great job Chief Thompson, Flomaton Fire Department and LightFlight medics. I am so glad to hear that this baby boy is alright.

  4. Lifendason on July 9th, 2012 9:55 am

    WoW, God was really working that day as I also had to jump in the pool when I saw my 17 month old baby floating on her face with no movement at all. I grabbed her, looked at her and she was fine. I checked her lungs with a stethoscope just to make sure and she is fine. How long was she floating? It could have been 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, either way, God was with us and this story that day.

    PRAISE BE TO GOD GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE!

  5. Atmore G on July 9th, 2012 8:04 am

    Great job by Chief Thompson.. He protects and serves!! Thanks to all concerned, (FFD and FPD) for their efforts.. This is really good news!!

  6. Old Goldie on July 9th, 2012 7:34 am

    This is the kind of news we love to hear! Great job! And thanks for all you guys do.

  7. Serina on July 9th, 2012 3:13 am

    Way to go Thompson!! So very proud of you! Its a great feeling to know someone who is such a great inspiration to those around him and can be such a wonderful contribution to the community! So glad flomaton can finally be proud of their heros who work in community service and who deserve support full time. Continue the great work and I’m truly honored to have worked with you for so long!

  8. Anthony S on July 8th, 2012 11:17 pm

    so glad a life was saved! way to go chief!

  9. pbare on July 8th, 2012 6:12 pm

    Yeah! That’s what we need, more heros! Thanks so much for being there.

  10. Debbie on July 8th, 2012 12:34 pm

    Way to Go!!! So very PROUD of you all !!! :)

  11. Brooke M on July 8th, 2012 9:47 am

    So very proud of our chief & FFD!!! It takes a special person to do what they do everyday. We are a lucky community to have you all protecting and serving us!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

  12. mnon on July 8th, 2012 7:48 am

    Flomaton has hope in the care of Chief Thompson. You’re a great guy, keep up the work and praises to all the fire fighters!

  13. 429SCJ on July 8th, 2012 7:24 am

    Chief Thompson is the best thing to happen to Flomaton in a long long time.

  14. Kathy Rhodes on July 8th, 2012 7:14 am

    Good Work Chief!

    This is why EVERY parent (especially those with small children) should know CPR. I got certified right after I had my oldest and she’s 28 now. I recertifiy every few years. My 17 yr old son is certified too!

  15. BONDO on July 8th, 2012 6:59 am

    Kudos to Flomaton PD and Flomaton Fire. Great job.

  16. Jane on July 8th, 2012 6:39 am

    If it weren’t for these fast acting, fast thinking, well trained people who do this for a living there would be far more caualties. Thank you all! You do a great job and I hope people understand how hard you try and how hard it can be sometimes.

  17. McDavid Mom on July 8th, 2012 5:01 am

    Praise the Lord for Angels on Assignment!!! So very thankful to hear a happy ending to story.

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