Hero council worker saves colleague’s life
Quick- thinking Frank carried out CPR on workmate
Following his heroics on Wednesday, March 11, the council wrote to Frank to thank him.
Frank has more than 25 years experience under his belt, after he joined St Andrew’s First Aid, Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity, back in 1992 with the Muirkirk Company.
Frank was also appointed deputy commandant of the charity’s Cumnock and District Company in 2018.
Deputy chief executive of East Ayrshire Council, Katie Kelly, wrote personally to Frank to thank him for his actions.
In her letter, she said: “Were it not for the skill, effort and bravery… we would be facing a very different situation today.
“I am immensely proud of your willingness to help others and am so grateful that we have wonderful people like you in our organisation.
“The hospital was incredibly compliment a r y of the outstanding work done… saying that normally only six per cent of people in Robert’s situation actually survive.”
Stuart Callison, chief executive of St Andrew’s First Aid, said: “Frank is a great example of the very real difference that first aid skills can make to an individual’s chances of surviving an incident such as cardiac arrest.
“We are incredibly proud of both the action Frank took that day and of the dedication he has shown to St Andrew’s First Aid.
“He is a credit to us and to all those he has taught over the last 25 years.”
Frank, deputy commandant of the Cumnock and District Company, said: “I am delighted that Robert is doing well and continuing to recover following his cardiac arrest.
“I am passionate about first aid and the value that having first aid skills can bring to those who have them and those who receive them during a time of need.
“I hope that my story will encourage others to learn how to help save a life.”
Frank is due to be recognised for his long service and contribution to first aid at a St Andrew’s First Aid event held in East Ayrshire, once the lockdown period is over.
Frank is a great example of the real difference that first aid skill can make to an individual’s chances of surviving