Off-Duty Georgia Firefighter Saves Choking Infant

Two separate life-saving incidents involving firefighters recently took place. In Effingham County, Georgia, off-duty firefighter Tucker Woodcock quickly responded to a dispatch about a choking 6-month-old baby, successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver and helping the infant make a full recovery with the assistance of arriving EMS units. Meanwhile, in Charlotte, firefighters from Engine 10 responded to a critical postpartum hemorrhage emergency involving new mother Julie Brauer, who was losing consciousness and bleeding heavily just two weeks after a C-section. Firefighter II Austen King applied pressure to the wound while keeping Brauer calm, and the team efficiently used a 'mega mover' to quickly transport her to the hospital, ultimately saving her life. Both incidents highlight the vital role of firefighters in emergency medical responses beyond firefighting duties, earning praise from their communities and officials. The quick thinking and professionalism demonstrated in these emergencies underscore the critical importance of first responders in life-threatening situations.