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Parking officer rushes to perform CPR

A parking officer rushes to perform CPR on a man suffering a heart attack. Although parking enforcement officers get a bad rap, they are also people. This worker from Metro Vancouver was recognized as a hero.

Saving a man suffering a heart attack

The parking enforcement officer Jason Vickers was on the job when he came across a vehicle that appeared to be stuck in Burnaby. It turns out that there was a man inside suffering a heart attack.

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The prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergencies can save a life.

Vickers jumped into action, calling 911 and delivering CPR until emergency responders arrived. Vickers stated that they removed him and started CPR. It was around 5 minutes until Burnaby firefighters arrived and took over the scene.

The driver was stabilized and rushed to a healthcare facility. There has been no update on his condition.

Quick action

The prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergencies can save a life. It is a life-saving technique that improves the chances of survival. You can be prepared by enrolling in a first aid course today.

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LEARN MORE

Learn how to help by enrolling in a course on first aid and CPR and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444.php

https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation

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