Captain B. Ballard, a federal firefighter with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, was honored after saving a passenger in cardiac arrest during a flight.
NORFOLK, Va. — A federal firefighter stationed at NSA Portsmouth is being recognized for his quick actions that helped save a life while traveling off duty.
Captain B. Ballard, a supervisor with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, jumped into action during a recent flight when a passenger went into cardiac arrest mid-air.
According to IAFF Local F-25, Ballard provided life-saving measures, including CPR, and was able to help the passenger regain a pulse before the plane landed.
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