{"id":200115,"date":"2026-05-22T19:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/200115\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T19:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:57:10","slug":"central-pennsylvania-first-responders-honored-for-saving-persons-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/200115\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Pennsylvania first responders honored for saving person\u2019s life"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) \u2014 First responders were recognized in Franklin County this week for their quick thinking during a cardiac arrest emergency.<\/p>\n

Waynesboro Mayor Dade Royer honored the first responders\u2019 life-saving efforts during Wednesday night\u2019s borough council meeting. The person whom the first responders saved made a full recovery and was also at the meeting to thank them.<\/p>\n

Waynesboro Police Department Officer Brandon Benedict exhibited quick thinking, dedication and professionalism during the emergency. His actions played a key role in saving the person\u2019s life, the police department said.<\/p>\n

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Police said the emergency happened earlier this year. Waynesboro EMS, WellSpan EMS, and Waynesboro Fire Department, along with police, all rushed to the scene and were able to get the patient to a hospital.<\/p>\n

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