Life-saving awards given to RNC members, paramedic goalie, Gander mayor
Three members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have received life-saving awards from St. John Ambulance.
Const. Brian Cook and Const. Brian Marshall were honoured for their attempts to save the life of a teenager who had been swimming in a St. John's pond last July.
The two received Gold Life-Saving Awards for their actions during the tragedy.
Dispatcher Shelley Kelly in Labrador City was commended for her role in assisting a woman who saved the lives of her husband and son last February.
RNC Deputy Chief & SJA Board Member Jim Carroll w/ Constables who received Life Saving awards today <a href="https://twitter.com/RNC_PoliceNL">@RNC_PoliceNL</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ysb5pFsCMc">pic.twitter.com/Ysb5pFsCMc</a>
—@SJA_NLThe family was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning at their cabin. Kelly was able to talk her through the situation and get them to open a window in time to save their lives.
The three were recognized for their acts of bravery over the past year at an awards ceremony Thursday at the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's.
Paramedic goalie, Claude Elliot also recognized
In addition to the awards given to the RNC members, two other people from the province were presented with Silver Life-Saving Awards at the ceremony.
Chris Dunphy, a firefighter and paramedic with the St. John's Regional Fire Department, is credited for saving a man's life at Mile One Centre last November.
Dunphy sprung into action to help the man, performing CPR while another person ran for a defibrillator.
Gander Mayor Claude Elliot, who is a retired paramedic, was also given the silver award for helping to save the life of a man who collapsed at a hockey game in Gander on Nov 24.
In that case, a fan collapsed and was unresponsive — however Elliot and local goalie Patrick O'Brien stepped in to provide CPR on the man, which is being credited for saving his life.