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When a 3-year-old spotted smoke, his firefighter dad didn't hesitate to crash through a fence and rescue a neighbor with mobility issues from her burning home. Greg DeGreeff saved a life before the first fire truck even arrived.
When Alan Thomas went into cardiac arrest while driving, a new app instantly connected him with a nearby nurse who saved his life. Now Thomas will walk his daughter down the aisle, thanks to everyday heroes using the GoodSAM system.
A Portsmouth football fan who went into cardiac arrest at a train station has finally met the off-duty volunteer paramedic who brought him back to life. Sarah Taylor happened to be wearing her St John Ambulance uniform when Bob Dewane collapsed, and her quick CPR kept him alive for 10 critical minutes.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
When Chris collapsed from cardiac arrest in his Queensland yard, his dog Sally's persistent barking set off an incredible series of events. A passing CPR-trained driver, alert store workers, and an off-duty paramedic neighbor all arrived within minutes to save his life.
When Special Sergeant Alex Rose spotted a crashed car facing oncoming traffic on the M6, he didn't hesitate to turn his lorry into a life-saving shield. The volunteer police officer's quick thinking protected an injured driver until help arrived.
Two off-duty firefighter brothers grabbed an extension cord and ran to save a mother and son who fell through the ice while fishing. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a heartwarming reunion.
A police officer and off-duty firefighter from opposite sides of Phoenix pulled a woman from her burning vehicle seconds before flames engulfed it. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and teamwork.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
A 2-year-old Jacksonville boy walked out of the hospital with zero brain damage just two days after being pulled unconscious from a pond. His mother's quick CPR and an off-duty officer's response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival. #
When a passenger collapsed with life-threatening convulsions before takeoff, off-duty nurse Lee So-young sprang into action without hesitation. Her quick thinking and calm first aid restored his breathing and likely saved his life.
An off-duty nurse jumped into action when a fellow restaurant guest began choking on steak during what was supposed to be a relaxing holiday meal with her son. Roxanna Macculloch's quick thinking at the Oban restaurant turned a terrifying moment into a lifesaving victory. ---
When a 72-year-old woman collapsed in cardiac arrest at a Golden Knights game, an off-duty nurse sitting nearby jumped in with CPR and saved her life. Now the two strangers are planning hiking trips together as best friends.
When a hockey fan collapsed during a Golden Knights game, a quick-thinking registered nurse jumped into action with CPR. Thanks to her lifesaving skills, the woman survived cardiac arrest and the three women involved recently reunited to celebrate life.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a hockey game in Las Vegas, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers have now formed a lasting friendship through one incredible moment.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a Vegas Golden Knights game, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers recently reunited, forming a bond that celebrates the power of quick thinking and basic life-saving skills.