5. Case of Doctor Michael Hamrock, Director of Medical Division On March 12, 2006, Boston Fire Department’s Medical Director, Dr. Michael Hamrock was running the Boston Run to Remember half marathon. After running several miles at an eight minute pace, he observed a fellow runner Thomas O`Rourke down on the pavement near Western Avenue in Cambridge. Dr. Hamrock quickly responded and after assessing him, discovered that the runner was in full cardiac arrest. While other runners continued to run around the scene, Dr. Hamrock immediately started performing chest compressions, and administering first aid. After some minutes Boston Police and EMS arrived at the scene, and assumed responsibility for the patient. Dr. Hamrock`s quick response saved the life of Thomas O`Rourke. Dr. Hamrock was on a pace that day to complete the half marathon in 1 hour, 43 minutes, instead he finished with a time of 1 hour, 51 minutes, a difference of eight minutes. He saved Mr. O`Rourke`s life in the time it normally takes him to run a mile. Therefore, the Fire Commissioner, acting on the recommendation of the Board of Merit, hereby orders Dr. Michael Hamrock, be presented the Distinguished Service Award.
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