On Sunday, May 15, 2022, at approximately 10:02 AM, the Dowagiac Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a residence on Sheldon St. for a man down in the yard who was not breathing and had no pulse. Fire and Police arrived on the scene within two minutes of the dispatch and immediately utilized an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to begin lifesaving intervention. Pride Care Ambulance arrived a short time later. The subject, Arthur Middleton, received his first of 5 total “shocks” from the AED within 34 seconds of public safety arrival. CPR and other medical interventions were performed on Mr. Middleton by public safety personnel and a pulse and breathing were restored. He was transported to Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital for further treatment.
Firefighters, Police, and EMS personnel were honored and thrilled to have Arthur stop by the Dowagiac Fire Department Thursday evening to meet the local first responders who assisted in saving his life. Arthur is completely recovered and suffers no effects from his cardiac arrest incident.
On behalf of the Dowagiac Fire and Police Departments we wish Arthur and his family the best and are extremely happy that he is here to meet us. We remain honored and grateful to serve our community!
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