RAYNHAM — Police Chief David LaPlante and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Raynham Police and Fire Departments recently rendered life-saving aid on two separate occasions.
Raynham Police officers and Raynham firefighters are credited with saving the lives of two people suffering from medical emergencies on Jan. 4 and 5.
“The actions of the Raynham Police officers involved in both of these life-saving situations exemplify our department’s mission and core values,” Chief LaPlante said. “Patrolwoman Amanda Wong and Patrolman Daniel Fitch used their training and expertise to make a difference in the lives of these two patients, and I commend them for their commitment to serving the people of Raynham.”
“I am proud to recognize the Raynham Fire personnel who responded to these medical episodes,” Chief LaCivita said. “The positive outcome for both of these incidents was largely due to the great teamwork exhibited by Raynham Fire and Police.”
Jan. 4, 2025
On Jan. 4, Raynham Police received a 911 call for a man who was unresponsive, not breathing, and didn’t have a pulse at a home on Carver Street. Patrolwoman Amanda Wong responded to the address and arrived almost immediately.
Patrolwoman Wong observed a family member beginning CPR and began setting up her automated external defibrillator (AED) while the family member continued chest compressions.
Due to the victim being in a very narrow area with limited maneuverability, Patrolwoman Wong instructed the family member to place the electrode pads on the victim’s chest.
A shock was advised by the AED and delivered, then Patrolwoman Wong took over chest compressions until Raynham paramedics arrived.
Lt. Jason Karns and Firefighters Gary Santos, Andrew Gunnison, Dominic Kuran, Salvatore Imprescia, and Tom Kelleher were among the Raynham Fire personnel who responded.
“Patrolwoman Wong provided two rounds of CPR and delivered two shocks to the patient, which greatly contributed to saving the patient’s life,” Chief LaPlante said. “Her quick response while providing quality CPR and her ability to adapt proved to be extremely vital in the patient’s survival.”
The patient was conscious when they were transported by Raynham Fire to a local hospital. Raynham Police were advised a few days later that the patient was expected to recover.
Jan. 5, 2025
On Jan. 5, Patrolman Daniel Fitch was dispatched to a residence to assist the Raynham Fire Department with a person having difficultly breathing.
When he arrived, Patrolman Fitch found the victim to be unresponsive with no pulse. He immediately advised the arriving paramedics and began setting up an AED.
The AED did not advise a shock, so Patrolman Fitch began chest compressions as paramedics began administering an oral airway.
During the entire call, Patrolman Fitch assisted paramedics with CPR and assisted with moving the patient down a staircase and into an ambulance.
The victim, who now had a pulse, was taken by Raynham Fire to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
Lt. William Trautman and Firefighters Michael Peters, Scott Pillsbury, Tyler Carey, and Blake Luther were among the Raynham Fire personnel who responded.
“Due to Patrolman Fitch’s high-quality CPR, quick update to paramedics, and aid in moving the patient down a narrow staircase, the patient’s life was saved,” Chief LaPlante said.
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