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Flomaton Adds New Lifesaving Equipment To Every Fire Truck
June 28, 2017
Artie Bell of Flomaton had the chance Tuesday to meet the first responders that saved his life, along with the new equipment they used.
Recently, Bell suffered a massive heart attack. He had no pulse and was not breathing on his own . The odds were very much against him, according to Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton. But the Flomaton Fire Department recently placed a defibrillator on each truck, and that increases those odds.
The first responders feel the defibrillator made all the difference and will ultimately save many lives in the Flomaton area.
“I have a second chance. People don’t think about things happening to us until sometimes it’s too late,” Bell Tuesday morning after meeting the first responders at the Flomaton fire station.
I know they got equipment that helped them do what they needed to do,” he said. “I really give the glory to God.”
Pictured: Artie Bell (center, holding defibrillator bag) stopped by the Flomaton Fire Department Tuesday to thank them for saving his life. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Flomaton Adds New Lifesaving Equipment To Every Fire Truck”
What a beautiful example of the life saving value the first responders provide to the community. Thank you for all you do every day!
Great!
These are needed everywhere.