Firefighters & Citizens Recognized at NCC Council Meeting - Wilmington, Delaware
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Career Firefighter, Employee Supervisor Tucker Dempsey and Volunteer Firefighter Sean Webber, along with the flight crew of Trooper 4, NCC Paramedics and bystanders, all were recognized at the New Castle County Council meeting held on September 28th for their efforts in a life saving incident.
On Thursday afternoon, July 26th, the Volunteer Hose Company was alerted for a 3rd emergency for an injured person due to a cut from a saw. Firefighter Webber and Firefighter Dempsey responded immediately and arrived to find a male individual with severe injuries sustained to his neck. Several bystanders were already on scene, with one using the shirt off of his back to help control the bleeding. Firefighters Dempsey and Webber, along with New Castle County Paramedics and Trooper 4, were able to stabilize the patient and transfer him to Christiana Hospital, where he recieved further treatment for his life threatening injuries.
The patient, who has since recovered from his injuries, was also present for the recognition.