6/7/13 - The Howell Area Fire Department honored an Oceola Township trustee last night for his part in saving the life of his brother in February. Trustee Keith Huff was working outside on February 26th when his brother Kenneth began experiencing chest pains. Shortly afterward he found Kenneth on the ground and unresponsive, so he called an ambulance. He didnât have formal CPR training, but knew enough to perform chest compressions on his brotherâs heart while he waited for emergency responders. Fire department personnel arrived at the scene and took over the resuscitation efforts, eventually delivering three shocks from a defibrillator. Kennethâs pulse returned, and he was transported to the University of Michigan hospital for treatment. Lieutenant Bryan Hager was the first responder on the scene of the emergency, and he says Keithâs efforts definitely prevented death or serious injury to his brother. Last night, as Keith was taking part in a meeting of the township board, the fire department presented Keith with the Life Saving Award for his efforts. To his surprise, dozens of his close friends and family, including his brother Kenneth, entered the council chambers to witness Keither (seen here hugging his brother) being honored with the award. Chief Andy Pless says this is only the second Life Saving Award the department has presented under his leadership. (TD)
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