Congrats to the 2010 Michigan NENA Hero, Haleigh Baldock.

 

On September 24, 2009, St. Clair’s dispatcher Tony Youtsos answered a 9-1-1 call.  The little voice on the other end said, “My Mom passed out”. 

The person making that emergency call was 7 year old Haleigh Baldock. Haleigh had found her mother unconscious on the floor. Throughout the call, Haleigh remained calm and listened while getting her mother the help she needed. Haleigh’s bravery and courage likely saved her mother’s life.

Haleigh was calling on a cell phone so an exact address was not available. Though Haleigh did not know her address, she was able to give a description of her house, the flowers outside and even what was next to her mailbox. By paying attention and following the directions of Dispatcher Youtsos, Haleigh was able to locate her address by walking outside and reading it from the mailbox. Help could then be sent.

Haleigh continued to be an integral part of her mother’s rescue by checking her mother’s pulse and counting her mother’s breaths. She opened the door for the paramedics. Haleigh’s mother was transported to a local hospital and has made a full recovery.