At about 230 pm, on September 1st, the Firefighters of the East Cambridge Fire House were notified of an unconscious male across the street from their fire house. Firefighters immediately responded and finding the person in cardiac arrest, called for more resources. CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) was started without delay and several difibrillator shocks were delivered. ALS (advanced life support) care was immediately iinitiated and continued while on route to the medical facility. The patient's pulse and breathing were restored prior to arrival at the hospital.
Due to the quick response and team effort of the members of Engine 3, Ladder 2, and Rescue 1 from the East Cambridge fire house, the patient was given a chance for survival.
Please see General Order #26, series of 2023 attached below.


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12/29/2015
Offices closed for New Years
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12/22/2015
Offices closed for Christmas holiday
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12/21/2015
Safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season
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12/17/2015
Cambridge Firefighter Jeremy Collins wins 31st season of CBS's SURVIVOR
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12/15/2015
Safety tips from the National Association of State Fire Marshalls
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12/1/2015
Focusing on replacing aging smoke alarms
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11/23/2015
Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
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11/16/2015
Toys-For-Tots campaign announced
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11/12/2015
Cambridge firefighters now trained to administer life-saving overdose medication
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11/5/2015
Offices closed for Veterans Day.
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