Retired Long Island Firefighter Saved by Good Samaritans After Cardiac Arrest
Tommy Norchi, a retired volunteer firefighter from Long Island, experienced a near-fatal cardiac arrest after delivering a speech at Suffolk County's H. Lee Dennison Building. The incident occurred in January when Norchi collapsed immediately after urging lawmakers to rebuild a local dam. Quick action by several individuals, including retired nurse Carol Cherwinski, helped save his life. Cherwinski, along with others, performed CPR and used an AED to revive Norchi, who was unresponsive and in critical condition. Norchi later returned to the municipal building to thank his rescuers and promote first aid training during National CPR and AED Awareness Week. 
