Bill Ross will never forget the morning of February 7th.
Ellie Hall, Rumford’s OM Site Lead, was walking into the mill and noticed Bill lying in the sidewalk, just inside the Lower Gate. She immediately alerted the Security Guard Justin Moore and Traffic Annex team member Heidi Child to call 911.
Ellie realized that Bill was in cardiac arrest and jumped into action, immediately beginning CPR. Approximately three minutes later, Rodney Farrar came through the gate and relieved Ellie, continuing CPR. Rumford EMS was on site shortly following, and took over the response.
EMS continued to work on Bill for over 40 minutes and they were able to revive him. He was transported to Rumford Hospital and then life-flighted to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
We are thrilled to report that Bill is taking steps toward a full recovery!
Ellie Hall (left) poses with Bill Ross (right) at a luncheon to celebrate Bill and his responders. Elie was the first one to notice Bill had collapsed and began the life-saving CPR
Bill Ross and his responders were celebrated with a luncheon and certificates of appreciation were awarded by Mill Manager Shannon Dwyer.
The responders from Med Care and the Rumford Fire Department were in attendance, as were Ellie Hall, Heidi Child and Justin Moore (Rodney Farrar was unable to attend). Bill, his wife Tammy and daughter Anna and her husband were also in attendance. Others attending were members of his ND Paper team: Mike LaVerdiere – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Matt Archambeau – Senior Vice President – Containerboard Manufacturing, Ben Hornsby – Safety and Security Manager, and Janet Koski – Director of Human Resources.
Shannon spoke and welcomed Bill and his family, underscoring the happiness and relief felt by the entire team. Shannon thanked all responders – from Med-Care and the Rumford Fire Department.
Coincidentally, this ‘heart-warming story’ occurred during February, American Heart Month.
We can all learn from Bill’s story and the fact that the use of CPR provided Bill with another chance at life.
Thankfully, Ellie, Rodney, and the first responders were CPR-trained.
Are you?
Consider taking a CPR course from the American Red Cross! You may find yourself in a position to save a life one day.
We also ask that you please share this story with your friends and colleagues.
We are incredibly proud of our ND Paper team members, and so grateful to Med-Care, Rumford Fire, and Rumford and Central Maine Medical Center hospital staff members. More importantly, we are elated to share the news that Bill Ross is on the road to recovery!
