A heroic Massachusetts teen saved a girl from choking at a local restaurant after being trained on the Heimlich Maneuver through the Dighton Fire Department’s junior firefighters program. Ben Courville was dining with his mother when he noticed the girl choking and quickly sprang into action. The teen approached the girl, confirmed she was choking, and successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge the obstruction, saving her life. The girl’s grateful mother expressed her thanks to Ben for his quick thinking and bravery. The Dighton Fire Department commended Ben’s actions on Facebook, highlighting the importance of the junior firefighters program and the dedication of its instructors. The program provides valuable training to teenagers who may pursue careers as firefighters or emergency medical personnel in the future. Ben’s heroic actions demonstrate the importance of being prepared for emergency situations and the impact that proper training can have in saving lives.
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