the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Newark NJ, On Wednesday, July 12, NJTPD K9 Officer Michael Brown was traveling north on Route 21 in Newark. He saw a violent motorcycle accident unfold. The motorcycle’s operator was ultimately thrown over a guardrail. The operator was severely injured and suffered a large, traumatic chest wound. His rib cage and vital organs were exposed, and he showed signs of a collapsed lung. Officer Brown knew the man would perish without intervention.
Officer Brown radioed for EMS to respond and retrieved medical supplies from his patrol vehicle. Brown called out to the man, assuring him that he was there to help him, and that EMS was on the way.
Brown applied a trauma dressing to the man’s chest and put pressure on his wounds to stop as much bleeding as possible. He continued calmly speaking to the injured man, assuring him that he was going to be okay; and that he was going to see his family members again. Brown rendered aid for nearly 14 minutes before EMS arrived on scene. He continuously encouraged the man to keep fighting and breathing. When the initial EMS unit arrived, Brown assisted in the application of chest seals on the man’s wounds.
Officer Brown’s prompt and alert actions, his calm demeanor, and his administration of life saving first aid, undoubtedly helped to save this man’s life.
Office Michael Brown, you are a hero and that was my best friends life who you saved! He is still in the hospital and still not awake But he is fighting and he’s going to make it and that is all thanks to you.
No amount of words could ever express my gratitude but please know you are a hero, all his family and friends are beyond thankful you were there. No words will ever describe how thankful I am!!
You saved my kids father life we would like to meet you once you he out of recovery he is healing he is woke an very thankful for what you have done for him an his family we all are beyond thankful
Thank you officer for all you have done to save my brother greatly appreciated. He is doing fantastic and moving around. I can’t thank you enough. Well trained. I really hope you get recognized for this.
My brother biggest fan and supporter. Ladiestackz
Officer Brown, may god bless. Thank you soo much for saving my nephews life. He is home with his mom and family and he’s so grateful to you. He’s doing great, again thank you. You were trained for the action you took very well.