SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A Michigan State Police trooper was only on his fourth day on the job when he helped revive a woman found unconscious in a car.
Around 11:18 a.m. Wednesday, Troopers Rachel Olesen and Noah Misiak from the Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a report of an unresponsive woman found in the passenger seat of a vehicle on South Mackinac Trail near 4 1/2 Mile Road. The troopers found the 60-year-old Sault Ste. Marie woman slumped over, not breathing, and without a pulse. Both troopers, with assistance from one of the woman’s sons, removed her from the vehicle, placed her on a blanket on the ground, and began lifesaving measures including CPR until EMS arrived on the scene.
The woman regained a pulse while en route to MyMichigan Medical Center, where she was later reported to be in stable condition.
Trooper Misiak was on his fourth day on the job after graduating from recruit school. As part of his training, he underwent over 1,200 hours of hands-on, scenario-based, and lecture instruction. First aid is one of the core categories of instruction.
“We are proud of Trooper Olesen and Trooper Misiak for their efforts to help save a life. They responded quickly and professionally. Although it was just his fourth day working since graduating from recruit school, Trooper Misiak demonstrated skill and composure. MSP also thanks the City of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department and their personnel for their fast and effective response,” said MSP 8th District Public Information Officer, Lt. Ben Eckola.
