Programs like CPR and AED training courses offered by Winnipeg First Aid help everyday people gain the confidence and skills needed to act quickly in emergencies.

Integrated Emergency Response Saved Valuable Time

Within minutes, Lethbridge’s Integrated Response Service arrived on scene, dispatching both paramedics and firefighters to provide advanced care. Responders were able to restore a pulse before transporting Deys to Chinook Regional Hospital, where he was later flown by STARS Air Ambulance to Calgary for further treatment.

Emergency responders emphasized that “time is heart muscle,” and having multiple trained professionals working together on scene played a key role in Deys’ survival.

A Powerful Reminder for Communities Everywhere

After reuniting with the paramedics and firefighters who saved his life, Deys admitted he once questioned why both a firetruck and ambulance respond to medical calls.

“Now I know why,” he said. “Instead of two people performing CPR, I had seven trained professionals working together. That made all the difference.”

Why First Aid and CPR Training Matter

Deys’ story is a clear reminder that bystanders trained in CPR are often the first—and most important—link in the chain of survival. Whether at a hockey rink, workplace, or public space, knowing how to respond before emergency crews arrive can save a life.

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Lethbridge resident Tony Deys credits integrated response model after surviving heart attack