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Waikem Auto Family Donates Resusci Anne QCPR Full-Body Training System to Local Fire Department

 
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Pictured from left to right: Battalion Chief Sam Mallettee (Jackson Fire), Captain Gary Martin (Jackson Fire), Firefighter Josh Pappas (Jackson Fire), Captain Mike Peel (Jackson Fire), Deputy Chief Tim Berczik (Jackson Fire), Jeff Russ (Waikem), and Chris Haas (OADA).

 


MASSILLON, OH


SEPTEMBER 10- The Jackson Township Fire Department was greatly enhanced this week when the Waikem Auto Family, in partnership with the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association (OADA), presented a Resusci Anne QCPR Full-Body training unit.


Located in Stark County, the Jackson Township Fire Department employs 105 firefighters and has been teaching CPR classes for more than 20-years. Classes are taught to everyone from the layperson, to school teachers and coaches, as well as many local businesses. As an American Heart Association-certified training site, the Jackson Township Fire Department hosts 2-3 courses each month and trains approximately 300 people every year. With one similar unit available for testing, an estimated 300 additional people will have the opportunity to be trained thanks to Waikem Auto Family's generous donation.


"Unfortunately bad things happen to good people, but oftentimes we are lucky enough to intervene and provide a positive outcome. Most importantly our CPR training courses have saved lives within our community; however, the interaction with others has been tremendous! Working with groups, such as the Waikem Auto Family has been an awesome experience for all involved. We are very grateful for this donation," says Deputy Chief Tim Berczik.

 

 

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Pictured from left to right: Deputy Chief Tim Berczik (Jackson Fire), Firefighter Josh Pappas (Jackson Fire), Captain Gary Martin (Jackson Fire), Captain Gary Martin (Jackson Fire), Jeff Russ (Waikem) and Chris Haas (OADA).

 


The Waikem Auto Family is located on the Waikem Auto Mile between Canton and Massillon. This family-owned dealership has been run by the Waikem family for more than 75 years. Brothers Chip, David and Doug Waikem oversee the operations. Third generation Waikem family members George, Chris, Craig and Adrian play a significant part in the daily operations. Waikem offers new and used Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi and Subaru vehicles, as well as a full service department. Visit www.waikem.com to learn more.


Waikem Auto Family's Jeff Russ, along with OADA's Chris Haas, presented the training unit to Jackson Township Fire's Deputy Chief Tim Berczik, Captain Gary Martin, Captain Mike Peel, Battalion Chief Sam Mallette and Firefighter Josh Pappas at the fire station on September 10th.

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