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Man Thanks Chattanooga First Responders

255 views · Published 18 March 2013 · 2:24 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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by Alyssa Spirato  One man says he's lucky to be alive and he's giving all his thanks to Chattanooga's first responders.It started out as a normal January day for Chuck Dodd. After getting some exercise, he realized something wasn't right later on in the day when he began suffering from severe chest pains. He doesn't remember much, but what he does remember, he says he's extremely thankful for.Dodd sat and waited for about five minutes in an East Brainerd parking lot waiting for emergency personnel. He immediately pulled over, called 911 and asked for help.I was pretty scared by then. I was worried. Within no time, I heard sirens go by. Three firemen just stormed my car. They came in there with me and kept me calm, says Dodd.First responders did everything they could. It wasn't until Dodd was on the way to the hospital that he became unconscious. Fire and EMT worked quickly and were able to stabilize him.The doctor said if I wouldn't have done that, I wouldn't have made it to the hospital. So knowing that, these guys saved my life. There's no doubt in my mind. Their heroes to me now, says Dodd.Dodd and his wife Jennifer knew simple thoughts weren't enough. They had to do more. They had to say thank you, face-to-face to say how they really felt. But you'll never hear the men of Chattanooga Fire Department Quint 8 and Hamilton County medic 7 call themselves heroes.I didn't get into this job for recognition. I got into the job to help out and just make a difference. We did that day. A big difference for a lot of people. I'm glad that he's alive, says Samuel Branch with Hamilton County Medic 7.It means a lot to me that he took time to come out here today and say thank you to us, says EMT Travis Neely.The Dodd family says it's the least they can do to a matter that means so much.Without them Chuck wouldn't have made it, says Dodd's wife Jennifer.Dodd says he's doing much better now and the stint in his heart is holding up just fine. For now, they are going to enjoy the warm weather and everything else life has to offer.

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