06/02/2026
❤️🚑 Cardiac Arrest Survivor ❤️🚑
On May 22, Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS along with Campbellsville Fire & Rescue responded to a critically ill patient experiencing severe respiratory distress. Shortly after our arrival, Mr. Alec Dempewolf suffered respiratory arrest that progressed to cardiac arrest.
As soon as Mr. Dempewolf went into cardiac arrest, immediate resuscitation efforts were initiated by responding EMS and fire personnel. Through rapid intervention, teamwork, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) measures, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was successfully achieved prior to arrival at the hospital.
Today, we are proud to share that Mr. Dempewolf has been discharged from the hospital, has no neurological deficits, and is back to being his normal self with his family.
Calls like these remind us why training, preparation, and teamwork are so important. While no single person can take credit for a successful outcome, this incident highlights what can be accomplished when dedicated professionals work together toward a common goal.
The providers involved in Alec's care were:
Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS
• Lead Provider Dustin Price
• Major Cobee Goode
Campbellsville Fire & Rescue
• Captain Cody Wood
• Firefighter/EMT Logan England
• Firefighter/EMT Thomas Hafley
• Firefighter Colebrine Jackson
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and thankful to see Mr. Dempewolf doing so well. Stories like his are the reason we do what we do.
Disclaimer: This post is being shared with Alec's express permission. The information included has been approved for release by Alec and his family for the purpose of recognizing his remarkable recovery and the collaborative efforts of the responders involved in his care. We remain committed to protecting patient privacy and share this story only to celebrate a positive outcome and highlight the importance of early recognition, immediate intervention, and the chain of survival.
