According to the American Heart Association, over 320,000 episodes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest occur outside of hospitals each year. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is often reversible but only when treated within the first few minutes using Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to mimic a pulse and then use electricity to try and restart the heart in a normal rhythm.

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Tonight at 11:49 PM Commack Ambulance responded along with Commack Fire Department and Suffolk County Police Department to a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn.

Under the command of Lieutenant Vollers, 2-16-21, 2-16-19 and 2-16-Medic responded. The vehicle struck a pole and flipped multiple times. The vehicle was secured by Commack Fire Department and the patient was extricated from ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 3rd at 5:30PM, join us at the Northwell Health Ice Center for a charity ice hockey game that will directly support Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher. Trooper Gallagher was transported by Commack Ambulance last year. All proceeds from the event will directly support Trooper Gallagher's family. Adult tickets are $10 per person at the door. Children under 10 years old will be admitted for FREE! The ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight Commack Ambulance responded along with Commack Fire Department to a house fire on Long Bow court in Commack. Our mutual aid policy was activated, with neighboring paramedics and crews from Greenlawn Fire Dept, Dix Hills Fire Department and East Northport Fire Department bringing life saving cyanide response kits and crews to the scene. Under the command of Chief Hoddinott, two occupants were ... (Full Story & Photos)

Commack Ambulance extends their deepest sympathies and condolences to the Suffolk County Police Department and family of fallen Police Officer Fadi Rafeh.

Below is the official SCPD press release:

SCPD Mourns Loss of Active Member

Members of the Suffolk County Police Department are mourning the loss of active member Fadi Rafeh who died unexpectedly on January 20.

Officer Rafeh was sworn into ... (Full Story & Photos)