The Fairfield Glade Police Department believes in recognition of officers, their actions and outstanding efforts in service to their community. In keeping with this belief, they recognizes the outstanding lifesaving efforts that happened May 30, 2021.

Police officers were dispatched to Markham Lane for an unresponsive male who was not breathing. Robert Ellis, age 67, was experiencing a major cardiac event and his wife, Georgie, immediately started CPR.

Sergeant James White, Officer Stephanie Pencka and Officer Donnie Hammons arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. They began life saving efforts by performing CPR and attaching the automated external defibrillator (AED). Officers continued CPR and delivered a shock from the AED. Cumberland County medics arrived on scene and officers assisted Cumberland County EMS prepare Ellis for transport.

Yesterday (June 17, 2021), Mr. and Mrs. Ellis stopped by the Fairfield Glade Police Department to take a picture with the officers who arrived at his home that day who helped save his life.  He says he does not remember much about that day, but was very grateful to the efforts of all those involved in saving his life.

“There is no doubt that the quick response of these officers contributed to saving Mr. Ellis’ life. Our officers are prepared to perform these life saving measures 24 hours a day 7 days a week,” said Fairfield Glade Police Chief Michael Williams.

Sergeant James White, Officer Stephanie Pencka and Officer Donnie Hammons will be receiving the Fairfield Glade Police Department’s Lifesaving Award, which will be presented at the Fairfield Glade Board of Directors Meeting July 22, 2021.