06/04/2026
The thoughts and prayers of the Otter Creek Fire Department are with our Trans-Care family 🤍
Released with Permission from the family.
Some stories remind us exactly why what we do matters.
This week, one of our paramedics / EMS Instructors was on vacation with her family when the unthinkable happened — her husband, a local Vigo County Firefighter, suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of the night.
Without hesitation, she immediately began CPR and continued life-saving efforts for approximately 10 minutes until first responders arrived. Fire crews continued care, followed by advanced life support and transport for definitive treatment.
Today, because of early recognition, immediate CPR, rapid emergency response, and early ALS intervention — he is alive.
Moments like this reinforce a message we share every day: early CPR saves lives.
This event also left a lasting impression on their children. One of their children was already CPR certified and witnessed firsthand how those skills matter. Now, their other two children have asked to become CPR certified as well — turning a traumatic moment into a powerful reminder that anyone can be prepared to save a life.
We are incredibly proud of our paramedic for staying calm under unimaginable circumstances and for putting her training into action when her family needed her most.
Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts as they focus on recovery and healing.
Take time to hug your loved ones a little tighter — tomorrow is never promised. And if you’ve been thinking about learning CPR, let this be your reminder: your hands could save someone you love.
