Nearly three weeks ago, a carefree summer day at Delta Beach quickly turned into a life-or-death situation, but thanks to fast-acting bystanders who knew Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a young boy's life was saved. For long-time emergency responder and CPR instructor Dennis Morgan, the incident is a textbook example of why life-saving skills should be taught to everyone.
“Knowing CPR can make the difference between life and death,” says Morgan, a certified Heart & Stroke instructor with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
A skill for everyone
Morgan has spent most of his life responding to emergencies, from towing vehicles for the RCMP to conducting underwater recoveries to working as an Emergency Medical Responder in remote northern communities. Now retired, he dedicates h