Salina Fire recognizes Shift 3 crew for cardiac arrest response

The Salina Fire Department is recognizing its Shift 3 crew for a cardiac arrest response in Salina last month.

When the crew arrived, the patient was in cardiac arrest, with no pulse and not breathing, according to the department.

The crew restored the patient's pulse, known as return of spontaneous circulation, on scene before transporting the patient to the Salina Regional Health Center Emergency Department for continued treatment.

The department credited rapid intervention, teamwork and patient care by the crew.