It’s not often our paramedics request a bystander to be officially recognised, b…

It’s not often our paramedics request a bystander to be officially recognised, but when an 11-year-old plays a major hand in saving his father, we think it’s well deserved.

Young Max Potter was all smiles as he chatted with Paramedics Ralph and Paul at Southport Station yesterday, however the stakes were much higher the last time the trio met.

As his father Les went through the stages of a severe respiratory attack at their Runaway Bay home, Max’s calm composure was only matched by his quick thinking, from the moment he dialled Triple Zero (000) all the way until he was clearing a path for the stretcher as Ralph and Paul rushed his dad to the hospital.

Within minutes of the paramedics arriving to help Max, Les’ condition had deteriorated to the point that he was barely managing to breath. The officers estimate another 10 minutes without advanced medical care and the situation would have quickly become dire.

This point nails home why the paramedics were impressed with the time-saving actions of Max, such as providing concise and accurate information over the phone, retrieving items for the paramedics and advising of his dad’s medications.

As well as a catch up with Ralph and Paul yesterday, Max was given a tour of the Southport Station and a certificate of appreciation from Assistant Commissioner Chris Draper.

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