The Day I Died: The Importance of

On this #MustWatch episode, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Fire Chief Scott Freitag orchestrates a heartwarming reunion between two of his team members: Denise Krizo, Administrative Specialist, and Russ Smith, Engineer/Paramedic. Their meeting holds profound significance as Russ played a pivotal role in saving Denise's life during a critical moment in December 2023.
Without warning, Denise went into cardiac arrest while volunteering for the Firefighter Angel Foundation at the CAFMA Warehouse. Thanks to the quick actions of her colleagues, Denise's life was saved through early, effective CPR and the timely use of an Automated External Defibrillator (#AED). Her remarkable recovery stands as a testament to the power of preparedness and quick action in emergency situations.
As February marks #AmericanHeartMonth, this poignant message serves as a reminder to the community to become familiar with the signs and symptoms of heart attack, to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing those symptoms, and to become CPR certified and able to confidently utilize AEDs when necessary.
For further information on CPR training and AED usage, and to sign up for a class, please visit www.cazfire.gov.
We're grateful that Captain/Paramedic Travis Smith, Engineer/Paramedic Russ Smith, Firefighter Cammi Hoobler, Firefighter John Craik, and Chief Cody Rose were volunteering that day - thank you all!
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[@Angrysexystupid]

Denise is a rockstar 💪🏻 thank god she was in the right place!

[@CentralAZFire]

She is, indeed! We’re grateful ❤

[@melkrizo6873]

Thank you to everyone involved, our hearts go out to you all!

[@CentralAZFire]

You’re stuck with us now 😉😊

[@melkrizo6873]

@@CentralAZFire Yes Ma'am ❤

[@jmbrown86]

One of the best senses of humor ❤

[@CentralAZFire]

Agreed!

[@katarablaine692]

❤

[@carllind7916]

Way to go Russ, and all the others involved with Denise's care! And it was very fortunate you were being selfless that day Denise! Calls like this make being a medic or EMT all worthwhile!

[@CentralAZFire]

Indeed, they do! We're all incredibly grateful 🙂