Neighbors & First Responders Awarded for Saving Father’s Life

CONROE, TX -- It started as a typical Sunday in November in one neighborhood of South Montgomery County. George Olendorf was planning to mow the lawn, but, when Ron Moore drove by, he saw George lying in the driveway, unconscious. He was in cardiac arrest.

That’s when a series of fortunate events started… that ended up saving George’s life. Two nurses, also neighbors driving by, pulled up and began CPR immediately. Another nurse ran over from a nearby home. Two young boys ran to alert their dad to call 911.

After the initial 911 call to MCHD, Carter Parent, a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, was the first to arrive. The former EMT for MCHD was equipped with an AED. Minutes later, firefighters from South Montgomery County Fire Department and paramedics from MCHD arrived and took over George’s care. After pulses returned, paramedics inserted a breathing tube, administered medications to get his heart back to a normal rhythm, and transported him to the hospital.

“If you look at all cardiac arrest in the United States, survival rates are around 7 to 8%,” said Dr. Casey Patrick, MCHD Medical Director. “Everything came together perfectly for you in this case – from the quick 911 call, to bystander CPR, to an AED, to the great care you received from firefighters, paramedics and our hospital partners – that all added up to you being here with us today. It’s a testament to the great system of care we have in Montgomery County.”

George underwent triple bypass surgery and has spent the last four months recovering. Today, he is doing amazingly well and joined everyone at a reunion this week, along with his wife and daughter.

“This is just phenomenal to see all of you guys in one room,” said George Olendorf. “I wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you so much for bringing me back, for saving my life.”

MCHD would like to thank all of the first responders and bystanders involved in Mr. Olendorf’s care:

MCHD Paramedics

District Chief Ashley Fillmore

In-Charge Paramedic Aaron Guembes

Attendant Paramedic Nicole Lindsey

MCHD 911 Dispatch Center

ALARM Call Taker Danya Ayala

South Montgomery County Fire Department

BC Mike Butler

EO Cody Allison

EO Cory Albright

FF Alexander Kelly

FF Isaiah Glass

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Carter Parent

Bystanders

Molly Nygren RN

Aimee Lipnickey RN

Jennifer Loftin RN

Ron Moore

Kyle Grimmer

Connor Grimmer

Noah Grimmer

Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term stability through fund development. For more information about the Montgomery County Hospital District, please go to www.mchd-tx.org.