03/28/2023
Upper Township Committee members honored first responders for life saving efforts that occurred within our community earlier this year. Within a span of 28 days, three cardiac arrests took place within the Township. In all three instances, quick response and intervention by our outstanding professional providers, along with the assistance of ALS professionals of AtlantiCare, our volunteer fire department partners, and telecommunicators of OCPD, led to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in the field, rapid transport to definitive care, and eventual discharge from the hospital.
Full details of these incidents:
January 6th 2023 // Preswyck Lane, Seaville
Dispatched: 10:55 AM
Onscene: 11:01 AM
21-2: Supervisor John Brittin, Chief Mellissa Coker
Sta. 19 DC Rob Hiddemen, DC Roy Blackledge, Capt. Brian Allegretto, FF Robbie Lane
Dispatchers: Jim Lowe, James Hagger
Atlanticare Paramedics: Val Jerue, Craig Henderson
First Shock Delivered: 11:03
Upon arrival found family doing chest compression under the instructions of 9-1-1 dispatchers. Capt. Allegretto assumed chest compressions while, Supervisor Brittin applied the AED and began to ventilate via bag valve mask. First and only shock was delivered. I began setting up airways and supplemental oxygen, prepared the reeves. Additional Sta. 19 members maintained a support role for any additional equipment and ready themselves for patient movement. Myself and DC Hiddemen carried the patient out as Supervisor Brittin and Capt. Allegretto maintained the compressions and airway. Once in ambulance paramedics began their treatment, DC Hiddemen assumed compressions, moments later EMS noted ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation). Capt. Allegretto assisted the medics along with Chief Coker and Supervisor Brittin.
January 20th // Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora
Dispatched: 13:13
Onscene 13:15
21-1: Supervisor John Brittin, Career EMT Jenn Teasenfitz
@13:16
21-2 Chief Mellissa Coker, Part-Time EMT Larry Dubs
Dispatchers: Trish Callahan, Chris Belles
Atlanticare Paramedics: Trisha Carey, Joe Lerner
First Shock Delivered: 13:16
Upon arrival patient was found lying on the floor with no intervention attempted by bystanders prior to arrival. Crew immediately began CPR, applied the AED, and delivered the first of 3 shocks moments later. Airway management was initiated immediately after. Upon arrival of second crew, supplemental oxygen was setup, and a plan was developed for moving the patient to the ambulance. Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) noted by EMS on scene. Ventilations continued. All crew assisted in lifting the patient to the stretcher and out to the ambulance. ALS arrives on scene after patient is loaded and assume patient care with assistance from the crew.
February 3rd // Main Street, Corbin City
Dispatched 19:49
Onscene 19:51
21-2: Career EMT John Carter, Part-Time EMT Mark Newman
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21-3 Supervisor John Brittin, Part-Time EMT Angel Anderson
Short time later
21-10 Rescue Squad Volunteers Josh Tozer, Timothy Brittin
Dispatchers Trish Callahan, Chris Belles
Atlanticare Paramedics Brain Cavanaugh, Butch Schwenger
First Shock Delivered: 19:54
Upon arrival patient was found unconscious in a vehicle, patient was immediately removed and found to be without pulses. 21-2 crew immediately began CPR and applied the AED. First shock was delivered. 21-3 Crew arrived on scene and assisted with ventilations and loading the patient into the ambulance. Supervisor Brittin, Career EMT Carter, and Part-Time EMT Angel Anderson continued manual CPR in the back of the ambulance while transport begin with the intentions of rendezvousing with paramedics. Supervisor Brittin provided airway management and ventilations, Carter and Anderson alternated compressions. Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) noted by EMS during transport, prior to ALS rendezvous (1959). Ventilations continued. EMS rendezvoused with ALS in the area of Butter Road and Tuckahoe Road at 2007.
