Berkeley Hills Deputy Chief Receives Lifesaving Award

Ross Township recognized Deputy Fire Chief Brian Murray of Berkeley Hills Fire Company for his part in a successful cardiac arrest response on September 6. 

Murray staffed Squad 247, which responded to a business on McKnight Road regarding a cardiac arrest report. Murray arrived and confirmed a male patient was in cardiac arrest. 

Murray worked with Ross West View EMSA staff and Ross Township Police Department personnel. Responders gave top-notch CPR, defibrillation, and advanced medical care before moving the patient to a hospital for extra treatment. 

Berkeley Hills Fire Company reports that the patient returned home and started recovery. According to Berkeley Hills Fire Company, the patient later returned home and began the recovery process.

Ross Township recognized Murray during an award presentation on October 20, along with other first responders involved in the incident. Engine 247 attended the ceremony to congratulate Murray but left early after being dispatched to a first-due box alarm and additional emergency calls.

The response demonstrated the importance of coordinated work among fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel during cardiac emergencies. Early CPR, defibrillation and advanced medical care can be critical parts of the response to cardiac arrest.

Berkeley Hills Fire Company operates as Station 247 in Ross Township and provides fire suppression and medical first-response services. The company said its volunteers staff the station around the clock to support the community and surrounding areas.