What a great reunion with a CPR survivor! Amy Young got to personally thank the first responders who saved her life and show them how far she’s come in her recovery after a major health scare. Back in February, Amy was walking on the TN Riverwalk when she collapsed and went into sudden cardiac arrest. Firefighter Kace Allen (Engine 12 Green Shift) was off-duty at the time and spotted Amy on the ground. He rushed to help, immediately starting CPR while other bystanders called 911. Engine 10 Blue Shift responded to the scene and continued CPR. Firefighters found that Amy had no pulse and used an AED to shock her heart. HCEMS arrived and paramedics administered more life-saving treatment. Amy is now doing great and she got to catch up with everyone on the medical call at EMS’ headquarters on Tuesday. “I get to celebrate my birthday in June thanks to everyone here,” she said. For many of the CFD and EMS personnel in these photos, it was the first time in their careers that they were able to meet with someone whose life they saved after-the-fact, making it a very meaningful experience for everyone.
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