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catlover79 · 02-16-2010, 08:11 PM

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/...n6209788.shtml

OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 15, 2010
911 Trainee Helps Save Own Baby's Life
Wife Calls Line in Panic as Son Chokes; Dad Happens to Pick Up, Talks Her Through Emergency

(CBS/AP) An Iraq war veteran training to be an emergency operator in Thurston County saved his own son's life when his wife called 911 in a panic as the boy choked on a small piece of plastic.

Janna Scott says she was "freaking out" on Feb. 4 when she called 911 from her Lacey home last week to ask for help because her baby, Jacob, was choking and not breathing. A familiar voice answered the phone. Coolly and calmly, Chris Scott talked his wife through the proper procedure.

Chris, 23, left Iraq in September after a one-year deployment as a tank crew member with the Marine Reserves. He told The Olympian newspaper it's in his nature to remain calm under stress.

But the Yelm High School graduate who grew up in the Olympia area said he was scared inside as he realized the person in danger was their son.

"My heart was pounding," he said. "My hands were a little bit shaky."

Chris said he referred to instructions on what to do in cases involving a choking baby and relayed them to Janna. He also sent emergency responders to their address.

After Janna patted Jacob on the back, he coughed up a small piece of plastic that he must have ingested after it fell to the ground from a windowsill, she said. He was OK, and the emergency responders who arrived on the scene minutes later did not have to take him to the hospital, she said.

Chris' training officer at the dispatch center, Tammy Clark, said there's no doubt that Chris and Janna saved their son's life.

Immediately after Chris took the call, Clark walked up to congratulate him, but she had no idea he had been speaking to his own wife.

"I said, 'Chris, you just did an amazing job; you just saved that kid's life,'" Clark said. "And he looked at me a little rattled and said, 'That was my baby.'"

His employers gave him the rest of the day off.

Dispatchers usually avoid taking calls from family members, but sometimes there's not enough time to hand a call off to someone else, Clark said.

"Nobody could have done a better job than him," she said. "This is a wonderful story. 'Semper Fi' to all the Marines out there!"

Chris definitely is ready to complete his training and start dispatching, she said.

On Friday, the family brought their healthy son to the 911 center for a visit.

And on Monday, Chris and Janna brought little Jacob to the set of "The Early Show" in New York, and told their story.

It was "a big scare," Janna understated. And his military and 911 training helped him, Chris told co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, adding that he's normally a calm, laid-back person anyhow.

Janice · 02-16-2010, 08:17 PM

I saw that on the news the other night. They played the 9/11 call. He stayed so calm. I would have run screaming through the streets, lol.

Marvo301 · 02-16-2010, 08:31 PM

What an amazing story. I'm glad it had such a happy ending!

catlover79 · 02-16-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I saw that on the news the other night. They played the 9/11 call. He stayed so calm. I would have run screaming through the streets, lol.

I know - I would've been flipping out myself.

I'm sure his military training played a big part in keeping him calm.

Schmoopie · 02-17-2010, 03:16 AM

That is so cool! I could never work for 911, but it's awsome that this story takes place in Washington State! I'd say he passed his training sessions with flying colors!

02-16-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	911 Trainee Helps Save Own Baby's Life http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/...n6209788.shtml OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 15, 2010 911 Trainee Helps Save Own Baby's Life Wife Calls Line in Panic as Son Chokes; Dad Happens to Pick Up, Talks Her Through Emergency (CBS/AP) An Iraq war veteran training to be an emergency operator in Thurston County saved his own son's life when his wife called 911 in a panic as the boy choked on a small piece of plastic. Janna Scott says she was "freaking out" on Feb. 4 when she called 911 from her Lacey home last week to ask for help because her baby, Jacob, was choking and not breathing. A familiar voice answered the phone. Coolly and calmly, Chris Scott talked his wife through the proper procedure. Chris, 23, left Iraq in September after a one-year deployment as a tank crew member with the Marine Reserves. He told The Olympian newspaper it's in his nature to remain calm under stress. But the Yelm High School graduate who grew up in the Olympia area said he was scared inside as he realized the person in danger was their son. "My heart was pounding," he said. "My hands were a little bit shaky." Chris said he referred to instructions on what to do in cases involving a choking baby and relayed them to Janna. He also sent emergency responders to their address. After Janna patted Jacob on the back, he coughed up a small piece of plastic that he must have ingested after it fell to the ground from a windowsill, she said. He was OK, and the emergency responders who arrived on the scene minutes later did not have to take him to the hospital, she said. Chris' training officer at the dispatch center, Tammy Clark, said there's no doubt that Chris and Janna saved their son's life. Immediately after Chris took the call, Clark walked up to congratulate him, but she had no idea he had been speaking to his own wife. "I said, 'Chris, you just did an amazing job; you just saved that kid's life,'" Clark said. "And he looked at me a little rattled and said, 'That was my baby.'" His employers gave him the rest of the day off. Dispatchers usually avoid taking calls from family members, but sometimes there's not enough time to hand a call off to someone else, Clark said. "Nobody could have done a better job than him," she said. "This is a wonderful story. 'Semper Fi' to all the Marines out there!" Chris definitely is ready to complete his training and start dispatching, she said. On Friday, the family brought their healthy son to the 911 center for a visit. And on Monday, Chris and Janna brought little Jacob to the set of "The Early Show" in New York, and told their story. It was "a big scare," Janna understated. And his military and 911 training helped him, Chris told co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, adding that he's normally a calm, laid-back person anyhow.
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02-17-2010, 03:16 AM	#5
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	That is so cool! I could never work for 911, but it's awsome that this story takes place in Washington State! I'd say he passed his training sessions with flying colors!
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02-16-2010, 08:17 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I saw that on the news the other night. They played the 9/11 call. He stayed so calm. I would have run screaming through the streets, lol.