Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies Jon Carder and Ryan McClain were recently presented the Sheriff’s Office Life Saver Award for actions taken in the line of duty that resulted in the preservation of human life.
McClain
Carder
On April 28, Deputy Carder responded to the report of an overdose. Upon arrival, the patient was unconscious with abnormal breathing. Carder then administered Narcan from his medical supply kit and placed the subject in a recovery position. When medics arrived, the patient was transported to the hospital, where he is expected to recover.
Deputy McClain responded to a reported overdose on May 5 and found an unresponsive female in the kitchen of the residence. The subject was cold to the touch, lacked a pulse and was not breathing. McClain performed CPR until assistance arrived and, after receiving a dose of Narcan, the victim began breathing. She was taken to a local hospital for recovery.
All patrol deputies are trained annually in CPR and first aid and also carry Narcan for just such emergencies.