A child saves friend's life after attending CPR class with Maury County Fire Department.

Maury County Fire Department released the following information and photo:

"LIFE SAVED BY LOCAL CITIZEN FOLLOWING MAURY COUNTY FIRE CPR CLASS.

On February 25th, Lt. Baylee Simmons and Lt. Darold Hatcher taught an informational Child CPR class at MCFD. Benjie Gentry attended this class with his child. A few days later, he saved the life of a friend using the knowledge and skills gained from this class.

Benjie Gentry, a Maury County Resident, shares that on the 29th of February, he invited his neighbor over for dinner. During the meal, he noticed that his friend appeared distressed. Using his knowledge from the MCFD class, he recognized that his friend was choking. Mr. Gentry positioned himself behind his friend and performed abdominal thrusts until the obstruction was cleared. 911 was also contacted, and the patient was transported to the hospital for treatment.

"He would have died," Benji Gentry stated.

Maury County Fire is so proud of the students in this class. “We want to recognize the instructors who taught this class. Lt Simmons and Lt Hatcher are incredible firefighters and medical providers.” States Devin Dickey, Medical Chief at Maury County Fire Department. “Every CPR class that we teach directly funds classes for our MCFD firefighters.”

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