Dispatcher Honored for Life-Saving 911 Call

When a frantic father dialed 911 in Mobile (Ala.), it was Fire-Rescue dispatcher Sonnette Buzbee who fielded the call, and helped the man perform CPR on his 3 month-old daughter, bringing her back to life. Buzbee was honored at tonight’s city council meeting for her handling of the call last November, and received a standing ovation when she was presented with a commendation. “Listen to me. OK?” Buzbee began on the 911 call. “We’re going to help her until they get there. I want you to place your hand on the baby’s forehead,” she said to begin the CPR. The father was focused and compliant as he followed Buzbee’s instructions, soon leading to the sounds of an infant crying–the child came back from death. The family, which wasn’t identified, says their child recovered with no lasting effects. Listen to the dramatic 911 call here. Check a photo after the break.

Pictured in the city council chambers after the commendation ceremony is (l. to r.) Mobile Fire-Rescue chief Steve Dean, dispatcher Sonnette Buzbee, MFRD Captain LeAnn Tacon, and Mayor Samuel Jones.