During a family trip to Galveston, Line Crew Leader Miguel Zamora quickly put his AEP Texas first-aid training into action when he saw a baby gasping for air.
While attending his daughter’s dance performance, Zamora noticed a baby girl in a stroller struggling to breathe and notified the parent. After assessing the situation, he asked the mother for permission and quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver he had learned during his AEP Texas CPR certification.
“The mother was panicking,” he said. “It was obvious the baby wasn't able to breathe, and something was obstructing the airway.”
Zamora removed the object obstructing the baby’s airway, and medical staff then confirmed the baby was safe. The mother expressed gratitude for his swift response.
“She was appreciative that I was able to step in with knowledge of performing CPR," he said.
He noted that receiving training in these life-saving methods helps him stay prepared for emergencies. He hopes his peers recognize the importance of this training, as they might find themselves in a similar situation one day.
“It was a great feeling knowing I was able to perform something people sometimes take for granted. We’re trained for events we never want to go through but are needed in our line of work,” he said.
For his valiant efforts, Zamora was selected as a Good Catch winner by the Rio Grande Valley District Safety Committee.