Sussex County Phoenix Ceremony

Sussex County emergency responders and bystanders gathered during the Phoenix ceremony held at Delaware Technical College. The event reconnected cardiac arrest survivors and their families t o celebrate with those that were part of the change of survival. Approximately 400 people gathered to hear the stories of the 64 survivors from 2021 and 2022. Those recognized are listed below and demonstrate how rapid CPR, AED usage combined with the efforts of emergency responders significantly increase the opportunity for a full recovery from cardiac arrest.

BLS & Fire: 167 BLS and fire personnel from 21 different agencies

Sussex County EMS: 84 paramedics.

Emergency Operations Centers: 17 Sussex County dispatchers; 7 Rehoboth Beach dispatchers.

Law Enforcement: 52 officers from 14 different agencies.

Sussex Correctional Institution: 17 staff including guards and medical staff.

Bystanders: 7 bystanders initiated CPR.

- Submitted by Glenn Marshall