ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – A public safety officer at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport was recognized Thursday with a distinguished service award for her efforts in saving a woman’s life.
Ashley Hull administered CPR on a woman who had collapsed in front of a terminal in the early morning hours of February 20.
She says an off duty officer was the first to respond.
“He was able to shock the patient before I arrived. I started with chest compressions once I got there,” said Hull.
Hull did compressions for about 2 1/2 minutes before someone else took over.
“Your adrenaline is just going, that you don’t really don’t think about it. You are going through and doing what you’re trained to do.”
She credits multiple agencies including Ashwaubenon Public Safety, an ambulance crew from Ashwaubenon and an off-duty officer from Wausau that responded with life-saving efforts.
“That’s why I got into this field. I wanted to make a difference in my community,” Hull said.
Hull has worked 6 years as a police officer, 10 years as a fire fighter and 9 years as an EMS.
She’s a contracted worker through Pro-Tec Fire Services in Green Bay.
