YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A group of first responders was honored Thursday for saving a Youngsville man’s life.

At the Youngsville City Council meeting Thursday, Acadian Ambulance recognized the medics, firefighters and police officers who helped save the life of a 29-year-old man. Each of the first responders were presented with Acadian’s Meritorious Service Award.

Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Tanner Shipley and EMT Kyle Domingue responded June 18 to a report of a man who had been electrocuted and was in and out of consciousness. Soon after the 911 call, Youngsville Police Officer Shane Ashraf arrived and found the patient unresponsive, not breathing and without a pulse. Ashraf then started CPR.

Working alongside Ashraf and Youngsville Fire Captain Sean Stelly, Engineer Gage Ferrier, Firefighter Manny Manuel and Firefighter Mark Gremillion, Shipley and Domingue continued resuscitative efforts. Thanks to their coordinated response and unwavering focus, the patient regained a pulse after 13 minutes, authorities said.

During transport, he began showing purposeful movement, becoming more alert and responsive to medics. Three days later the patient was discharged from the hospital with no neurological deficits, officials said.

“This outcome is a direct reflection of exceptional teamwork, swift clinical decision-making, and a steadfast commitment to patient care under pressure,” said Acadian Ambulance Quality Improvement Coordinator Brandi Leonard. “The actions of all involved exemplify the highest standards of prehospital emergency medicine.”

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