Off-Duty Andover Deputy Fire Chief Saves Life At Basketball Game

ANDOVER, MA — Andover Fire Chief Michael Mansfield announced Tuesday that Deputy Chief Kyle Murphy had recently saved a life while off duty. Last Thursday evening, while participating in a men's basketball league at West Elementary School, Murphy performed CPR and used a defibrillator on an Andover man in his 50s, saving his life. According to the department press release, the man was in stable condition in a Boston hospital, as of Monday.

Andover Fire Rescue responded to the scene and took the man to Lawrence General Hospital in an ambulance. Andover Police and paramedics from Lawrence General Hospital also responded.

“Deputy Chief Murphy has long demonstrated a true dedication to lifesaving and serving our community, and thankfully he was present at this game to help this man,” Mansfield said in a statement. “Well done to him and every member of the department who also responded to this emergency.”

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.