87-year-old in Johns Creek survives cardiac arrest, thanks first responders

VIDEO: Ron Johnson suffered cardiac arrest while visiting a friend in Johns Creek last month. He's alive and well thanks to the life-saving efforts of first responders. On Thursday, Johnson visited Fire Station 64 to thank the firefighters and medics who saved his life. Members of the Johns Creek Fire Department and an AMR Georgia EMS crew responded to a local residence the morning of March 11 where the 87-year-old Marietta man was experiencing chest pain. Firefighters Flora, Hemmings, Hull, Ridings, and Haney were first on scene. EMT Savannah Hunter and Paramedic Joe Terpstra loaded Johnson into the ambulance. "I was making conversation with the patient, and he just passed out, and then he coded," Hunter told FOX 5's Deidra Dukes. Johnson had gone into sudden cardiac arrest.
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Snellville home goes up in flames after fire starts in garage

PHOTOS: Firefighters from Gwinnett County rushed to a house fire on Crestside Ridge in Snellville after a resident's call at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday reported flames engulfing their home. Luckily, everyone was out of the house when firefighters arrived. The fire, which started in the garage of the two-story home, was swiftly contained by firefighters using three hose lines and an aerial ladder truck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Three occupants and a mechanic working on a vehicle inside the garage were present during the fire. The mechanic alerted the family after flames erupted from the vehicle's engine compartment. Although the house had working smoke alarms, the fire still displaced two adults and two children. While the American Red Cross offered assistance, the family chose to stay with relatives instead.
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Follow Up: Augusta Fire Department breaks ground for new station

VIDEO: The Augusta Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 3 on Wednesday. The new station is located at 2075 Powell Road. This event marks the beginning of the construction process for a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities and public safety infrastructure. “Fire Station 3's launch will boost our emergency services with cutting-edge technology, reinforcing our swift, effective community safety response,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re excited to enhance Augusta’s exceptional fire and EMS services as our community grows.” The ceremony included insights from city and fire department leaders, offering attendees a closer look at the project’s community benefits.
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