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MAGHULL HERO
HAILED REGIONAL WINNER FOR NORTH WEST IN NATIONAL LIFESAVING AWARDS
A man from
Maghull, Liverpool, who saved the life of a driver after a serious
car accident, could be on his way to 10 Downing Street to be
congratulated by the Prime Minister after being crowned a Regional
Winner in the annual Vodafone Life Savers Awards.
The Awards were launched in April 2007 to honour unsung heroes, both
in the emergency services as well as ordinary members of the public;
behind Britain’s most remarkable lifesaving rescues.
Vodafone has become an Ambassador for the emergency services after
creating the Vodafone Life Savers Awards six years ago as a national
tribute. The Awards highlight how mobile phones have revolutionised
the vital link between the public and the emergency services when
minutes matter - now becoming an essential part of anyone’s first
aid kit.
Phil Keating, from Maghull, was nominated by the North West
Ambulance Service for his heroism. He has now been named a Regional
Winner in the North West heat – one of 12 taking place all over the
UK.
Phil Keating was driving home from work one evening last December
and had nearly reached his house when he saw that there had been an
accident, apparently involving only one car.
A community first responder volunteer working in conjunction with
North West Ambulance Service, Phil immediately stopped to
investigate.
At first it seemed that no one was injured, but a woman involved in
the incident told him she had hit another car which had lost control
and run off the road into the ditch, which was full of water.
Seeing a car upside down in the water, Phil grabbed his responder
bag and jumped down to it. He had to smash a rear window to gain
access to the car which was quickly filling with water.
The driver was semi-conscious, trapped at an awkward angle and had a
serious cut to the hand. Concerned about possible spinal injury,
Phil fitted a spine collar, then administered oxygen and provided
vital life support to the seriously injured driver.
When the emergency services arrived, Phil remained in the car as
they passed down a long board. He then secured the casualty to the
board which was carefully pulled up the side of the ditch to the
waiting ambulance crew.
There is no doubt that Phil’s swift and selfless actions that
December night saved the life of the car driver. He was awarded a
prestigious Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Award and a
Mersey Marvel Award for his bravery and the North West Ambulance
Service nominated him for a Vodafone Lifesaver Award in recognition
of his courage and determination.
Phil’s entry will now join the other 23 Regional Winners to go
before the National Judging Panel, which includes Gulf War veteran
John Nichol, TV personality Nell McAndrew and actor Martin Kemp,
plus Vodafone and Awards charity partner the Royal Humane Society.
And if Phil’s entry goes all the way to the top, he will receive a
personal invitation from the Prime Minister to a reception at 10
Downing Street in November, where they will be presented with their
award.
“Modesty is a very British trait and anyone who has shown extreme
courage should be recognised”, said Vodafone UK’s Julien
Cozens. “We want to make sure that acts of bravery, such as
Phil Keating’s, do not go unnoticed. Vodafone UK is delighted that
Phil has been judged a Regional Winner in these national awards and
we wish him the best of luck in the next round.”
The 10 National Life Savers will be announced later this Summer and
the Downing Street reception will take place on Thursday 8 November
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