Bradley Airport Paramedic Saves 3 Lives, Earns Heroism Award

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - A local paramedic has assisted on three separate occasions to save the lives of passengers in cardiac arrest, according to Bradley International Airport. Firefighter and paramedic Christina responded to medical calls for passengers with cardiac arrest and helped those passengers regain consciousness and vital signs.

"It is unprecedented that the same first responder would face three critical incidents in such a short time span," reads a statement from the airport. "Yet, she did and handled each one of them confidently and capably. Her quick response and diligence saved three lives. The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to recognize her heroism with an award."

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Each year, they respond to hundreds of medical service calls for assistance, with the majority occurring in the terminal. Because of this, the airport's fire department established a mobile EMS team inside the terminal, allowing for faster responses.

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