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“Yesterday at 1219 hrs, Engine 8 was dispatched to Market Basket for a male approximately sixty years old experiencing a medical emergency in the parking lot. The male was accompanied by his sister.
Engine 8 arrived in four minutes and found the male victim to be in cardiac arrest and began CPR. The crew applied an automated external defibrillator (AED) and delivered one shock.
Firefighters continued CPR and after several minutes the patient had a return of a strong pulse.
New Bedford EMS Paramedic 1 and Medic 4 arrived and began advanced life support care. Prior to the male patient being transported from the scene, he was awake, alert, and answering questions. He was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Excellent work by the members of Engine 8, Medic 4, & Paramedic 1!” -New Bedford Fire Department.
