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With many years of combined experience in fire and EMS, members of the Moore family in Catlett, Virginia have performed CPR on cardiac arrest victims numerous times. It is unlikely the experience has ever been more personal than during the emergency that occurred on Friday.
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Catlett Fire and Rescue President and Chief Driver Jim Moore collapsed in the day room at the firehouse around 9:00 AM. According to Catlett Chief Butch Flippo, two of the department's volunteer lieutenants and a captain were nearby. They are Jim Moore's sons, Jonathan, Jeremy and Mike.
Jonathan and Jeremy Moore pulled their dad onto the floor and began CPR. Captain Mike Moore coordinated the rescue efforts. They were assisted by other fire and EMS personnel.
Chief Flippo tells STATter911.com, in less than two minutes, a career medic at the station had a Lifepak 12 by Jim Moore's side. The medic shocked Moore twice. On the second attempt normal sinus rhythm returned. Jim Moore was taken to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg where he underwent bypass surgery this morning.
Chief Flippo visited with Moore late today and reports he seems to be recovering nicely. Chief Flippo wrote about the Moore children, "I'm proud of their professionalism, even though it was their dad they were working on. Everyone held it together and did what was needed. I could not ask for better officers than that."
Republished with Permission, WUSA9 TV
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With many years of combined experience in fire and EMS, members of the Moore family in Catlett, Virginia have performed CPR on cardiac arrest victims numerous times. It is unlikely the experience has ever been more personal than during the emergency that occurred on Friday.
Related
Jonathan and Jeremy Moore pulled their dad onto the floor and began CPR. Captain Mike Moore coordinated the rescue efforts. They were assisted by other fire and EMS personnel.
Chief Flippo tells STATter911.com, in less than two minutes, a career medic at the station had a Lifepak 12 by Jim Moore's side. The medic shocked Moore twice. On the second attempt normal sinus rhythm returned. Jim Moore was taken to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg where he underwent bypass surgery this morning.
Chief Flippo visited with Moore late today and reports he seems to be recovering nicely. Chief Flippo wrote about the Moore children, "I'm proud of their professionalism, even though it was their dad they were working on. Everyone held it together and did what was needed. I could not ask for better officers than that."
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Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on
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Awesome! Happy Father's Day to the Moore family. Nice job guys!
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Permalink Reply by brian weaver on
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way to go
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Permalink Reply by lmaz on
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Wonderful! The best father's day gift his sons could ever hope to give him.
Catlett, VA, is lucky to have such a dedicated and skilled family.
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Permalink Reply by Firefighter Nation WebChief on
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The photo was taken long before the incident ... so no 'star' yet :)
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Permalink Reply by scott portner on
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Way to go guys. My hats off to you for the excellent job of helping your father.
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Permalink Reply by Laura L. Baehr-Falconer on
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Hat's off to the bravery and commitment to the Moore son's. I know that when it comes to a family member being down, hesitation can come into play, put it shows the true professionalism of this family and the hero's it has. May God Bless the Moore family this Father's Day and many more to come.
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Permalink Reply by steven burkins on
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Great job guys you did what you had to do even though it was your father
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Permalink Reply by James Montonya on
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truly an amazing story great work guys!
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Permalink Reply by Bull on
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Thats awsome!! You can do it everyday like nothing, like clockwork, but when its one of your own and/or family or friend it's tough. Great job Moore family, Chief Flippo should be honored as well as your father.
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Permalink Reply by Manasse Gabor on
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Excellent job, guys! Dad, you gotta be proud! Happy Father's Day!
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Permalink Reply by Jacob Fouts on
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way to go...prod to have them in the brotherhood!!!
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