Jarrell and L.C. won lifesaving awards for their actions to assist a woman who appeared to have had a stroke.
At any given moment, emergencies can happen. The question is what will you do when you are faced with a life-or-death emergency? Will you ignore it as it has never happened, or will you take the initiative and step into action?
These everyday heroes used their training to save lives in southern Nevada.
Jarrell Price was driving to work with his girlfriend, L.C.,
when she noticed an elderly woman crawling in the street. Jarrell pulled over, got out of the car, and went towards the woman to see what was wrong.
Once he noticed her drooping face, breathing difficulties, and her inability to say her name and where she lived, Jarrell sprang into action, running her through a few tests and assessments to determine whether she had had a stroke while waiting for the EMTs to arrive.
“In my opinion, I just stepped in.” said Mr. Price, “I did have the decision on should I just keep driving or
should I help. It is important to step in when you can.”
For another Las Vegas man, the training and quick action of three casino security personell were the difference between life and death.
When he couldn’t wake customer Randy Hinson, the Las Vegas movie theater manager became alarmed. He alerted Sam’s Town Hotel security officer, Miguel Bermudec, who fortunately was also trained in CPR.
Hinson’s nine-year-old grandson Damarioen reported that his grandfather had seemed fine until he suddenly passed out. Hinson appeared to not be breathing and did not have a pulse so paramedics were called, and while they waited, Officer Bermudez began administering chest compressions while Sergant Miguel Chavarria administered rescue breaths and Officer Shirley Tarver placed the AED Pads on Hinson. Their quick actions kept Mr. Hinson alive until the paramedics arrived and took over.
These stories are a clear example on how one’s ability to step into action made a huge difference in another person’s life. When an emergency strikes at any moment and at any given time, do you know what to do?
You, too, can save lives. Learn how!
Anyone can learn how to save a life using CPR or other lifesaving skills. Go to American Red Cross and find a training location near you. It’s fast, easy and usually under $100.Visit https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class to get started.
We want to hear from you! Tell us how lifesaving skills were used to help a person in need.
You or someone you know may qualify for a Red Cross Lifesaving Award if any of these lifesaving skills were used to save a person in need:
It doesn’t matter if the nominee was trained by the Red Cross, or just leapt into action when a life was in danger. Nominate these heroes today at https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifesaving.
Officer Miguel Bermudec, Sergant Miguel Chavarria and Officer Shirley Tarver saved a life at SamsTown casino in Las Vegas.
