Who saved Rob Frith during his heart attack on the pickleball court?

Off-duty firefighter John Rowlands saved Rob Frith's life by administering chest compressions and using an AED.

What caused Rob Frith's sudden cardiac arrest?

Doctors discovered an undetected heart defect as the cause of Rob Frith's sudden cardiac arrest.

How long did the firefighter perform CPR on the pickleball player?

The firefighter, John Rowlands, performed chest compressions for 10-15 minutes until paramedics arrived.

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Pickleball Hero: Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Player's Life

13 Jan

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Summary

Off-duty firefighter John Rowlands saved Rob Frith's life.
Frith suffered a heart attack during a pickleball game last month.
AED and chest compressions were crucial in Frith's survival.

Pickleball Hero: Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Player's Life

Rob Frith, a high school football coach, has emotionally reunited with the off-duty firefighter, John Rowlands, credited with saving his life last month. Frith collapsed during a pickleball game in Orange County due to a sudden heart attack, losing consciousness until he woke in an ambulance.

Rowlands, playing on an adjacent court, rushed to Frith's aid, performing chest compressions for 10-15 minutes until paramedics arrived. The intervention was critical, especially with the swift arrival of a Sheriff's deputy carrying an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and the combined efforts of Rowlands, a retired firefighter, and a nurse.

Doctors later discovered an undetected heart defect as the cause of Frith's cardiac arrest. His wife expressed profound gratitude, calling Rowlands and the others "forever heroes" for their life-saving actions, ensuring their family remains together.