Thursday, November 8, 2007

Convention Center Team Shines During Recent Emergency Response


Two Santa Clara Convention Center security officers on normal patrol of the facility came across an unidentified man laying face down in front of Exhibit Halls B & C at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2007 during the Coin, Stamp and Collectable Show.

Security Officers Phil Ortega and Lester Johnson immediately called 911 and initiated the Emergency Response Team. Officer Ortega and a female vendor exhibiting at the show then turned the man over and began CPR. Ortega, assisted by the vendor, performed three rounds of chest compressions and rescue breathing. The Fire Department from Station 10 (less than a mile from the center) then arrived and administered one AED shock, which revived the man.

Convention Center Officers Ortega and Johnson were at the right place at the right time and their efforts certainly assisted the fire department with reviving this man. Kudos go out to the security team for a JOB WELL DONE!

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