On Wednesday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue will recognize Terry Zimmerman for his quick thinking and willingness to administer CPR to his co-worker Bob Kennedy. Bob suffered a heart attack while at work at Western Wood Structures on January 31, 2002. Terry had taken a CPR class just days prior and came to Bob’s aid when he realized he was having a heart attack. The recognition and reunion between Terry, Bob and the firefighters who responded that day will take place at Western Wood Structures located at 20675 S.W. 107^5th Avenue in Tualatin.

Public Information Officer Karen Eubanks states, "This incident clearly illustrates the life-saving benefit of CPR. Those first minutes are crucial to the outcome of a patient." Eubanks added, "CPR helps keep a patient alive until emergency responders arrive and administer live-saving defibrillation and drugs."

The incident also serves as a timely reminder for CPR Saturday 2002, an annual event offering FREE CPR classes for the public. The event takes place this Saturday, February 23, from 9 am – 1 pm, at four locations throughout the Portland area, including Merle Davis School (13000 S.W. Farmington Road) in Beaverton. Classes will be held each hour and include recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, performing CPR, and clearing the airway of a choking victim. Individuals interested in registering for CPR Saturday 2002 may call the American Heart Association at 1-800-452-9445.