Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Woman's Life After She Stopped Breathing in Western Mass

A firefighter is never off-duty. A Hampshire County firefighter proved that last week when he happened upon an unresponsive woman and was able to get her breathing again before paramedics could arrive, authorities said.

Northampton Fire Department
Photo Credit: *Northampton Police Department*

Josh Lanier

10/02/2023 12:57 p.m.

Northampton Firefighter Pat Davis is being heralded as a hero after saving the woman on Sept. 26 at Cumberland Farms in Granby.

Granby firefighters were called to the convenience store around 1 p.m. to reports of a woman who'd fallen unconscious and wasn't breathing, the department said on Facebook.

Another call a few moments later said the woman was breathing again and had regained consciousness.

That was thanks to Davis — with the help of a AAA tow truck driver who helped pull the woman out of her car — the off-duty paramedic performed CPR and life-saving measures to bring her back from the brink, the post continued.

Granby firefighters thanked Davis for his quick thinking and dedication to the community.

We want to recognize and commend the heroic action of the Off-duty Firefighter/Paramedic Pat Davis from Northampton Fire Rescue. Without hesitation he jumped into action. If it wasn’t for his quick action and training, to perform high-quality CPR, this patient may not have had the positive outcome she did. FF Davis, we appreciate your dedication to the profession, even when off-duty.

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