Firefighter Ashton Toliver, a member of the City of Alexander Fire/Rescue, was presented with a Life Saving Award for actions he took last year during a rescue call. The award was presented near the end of the Alexander City Council’s Monday, April 19 meeting.
According to Fire Chief Mark Ridgeway, who presented the award to Toliver, the incident occurred on 4th Street October 14, 2020. Toliver issued a dose of NARCAN, which is used in suspected cases of opioid overdose.
According to the NARCAN website, “NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray is the first and only FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. NARCAN® Nasal Spray counteracts the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed for first responders, as well as family, friends, and caregivers—with no medical training required.”
Ridgeway said the NARCAN was donated to the fire department by the state. When it’s used in a rescue the incident is reported to the state. The award is named the Naloxone Life Saving Award in reference to the chemical ingredient which makes up NARCAN.
The award reads, “University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute Naloxone Life Saving Award Presented in Recognition of Ashton Toliver Who Saved a Life on October 14, 2020. We Thank You For Your Distinguished Service.”
Ridgeway noted at the time of the rescue Toliver was a firefighter. Since then he has been promoted to engineer on the day shift, which means he will be responsible for the operation, maintenance as well as the driving of one of the fire trucks.
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| Fire Chief Mark Ridgeway (Left), Firefighter/Engineer Ashton Toliver. |
I am very proud of you. I always knew you were going to do great things in your life. This is just another step in you proving that you are destined for great great things. You make me proud to say your my grandson. There's not enough ways to say to you good job..
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