Three firefighters on leave in Nîmes saved a man's life after helping an elderly woman who had fallen.
Firefighters on leave respond to emergency
Three firefighters from Nîmes, who were on leave and conducting their traditional calendar rounds, found themselves responding to an emergency while off duty.First aid for a fallen elderly woman
The firefighters first encountered an elderly woman who had fallen on a public road. They assessed her condition and determined that she did not require hospitalization.Assisting the woman back to her home
They helped the woman return to her home, where they discovered her husband had suffered a cardiac arrest. This turned the routine assistance into a critical medical situation.Life-saving actions by the firefighters
The firefighters immediately performed first aid procedures on the man and contacted emergency services for backup. Their actions were crucial in restoring his cardiac activity.Hospital transfer and outcome
The 78-year-old man was then transported to the Carémeau Hospital Center, where he received further medical care. The firefighters' quick response was vital in ensuring his survival.
