Crime & Safety
Cardiac Arrest Survivor Meets Guilford Firefighters Who Saved Her Life
A local resident on Monday was able to meet the firefighters who saved her life on a call in January.
GUILFORD, CT — There were smiles all around at the Guilford Fire Department on Monday when a local resident stopped by to meet the firefighters who helped save her life two months ago.
On Jan. 19 shortly before 6 a.m., the GFD was dispatched to a home on a report of a woman, later identified as Kristy Faulkner, who was in cardiac arrest.
Firefighters arrived and immediately began "Advanced Life Support" on Faulkner, and successfully revived her, the GFD said in a social media post Monday.
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After spending several weeks in the hospital recovering, Faulkner was able to meet her heroes on Monday.
The GFD posted a photo of Faulkner at GFD headquarters with Firefighter Paramedic Mike Rapacciuolo, Firefighter EMT Keith Kennel, Firefighter EMT Brett Paolantonio and Firefighter EMT Mike Terrio. Missing from the photo was Capt. Donnie Venuti and Firefighter Paramedic Sean Marren.
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"It was very nice meeting you Kristy and we are so happy you are doing so well!!" the GFD said on Facebook.
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