North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena recently invited Great Neck Alert Volunteer Firefighter Richard Deem to Town Hall to recognize and honor his recent efforts that ultimately saved his grandfather’s life.
Hearing the screams of his grandmother on the first floor of his home, Deem rushed to the scene, where he found his grandfather choking. Deem, who received his expert-level CPR and First Aid certification as a firefighter, quickly went into action and was able to dislodge the blockage in his grandfather’s throat.
DeSena congratulated Deem for his quick decision-making, and honored him with a Proclamation of Recognition for the Town of North Hempstead. She also thanked Deem and the entire Great Neck Alert Fire Department for training and inspiring so many residents to protect their loved ones and their community.