A man who was rescued by firefighters was given CPR. The man was rescued from a burning apartment suite in Vancouver. An East Vancouver apartment suite was filled with thick, black smoke when firefighters arrived and pulled a man from the building.
Blazing ordeal
The man was in the suite at the time. The crews found him and brought him out right away and CPR was initiated at the exterior of the building according to Battalion Chief Mike Sereda.
The man suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to a healthcare facility by an ambulance. The firefighters were called to the four-story building on Wall Street near Oxford Park and were able to quickly extinguish the flames.
The residents had to be evacuated from the building to effectively ventilate the smoke. Sereda stated that they will be able to return to their homes but the man’s suite sustained damage and will not be livable right away.
Learn CPR today
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential procedure that must be carried out during emergencies. This life-saving technique can significantly improve the chances of survival. Prompt response from bystanders using this technique is vital in ensuring a positive outcome.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600