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Somerset boy, Diman student, with dreams of being a firefighter saves girl at Fall River restaurant
A local teen with dreams of becoming a firefighter showed he is well on his way after springing into action to make a rescue.
According to the Dighton Fire Department, Dighton Junior Firefighters candidate Ben Courville, while out to dinner Sunday at the Fall River 99 Restaurant with his mom Christine Courville, noticed that a girl was choking.
Ben, who just finished his freshman year at Diman, approached the girl and asked if she was choking. She nodded her head yes and Ben performed the Heimlich Maneuver on her and dislodged the obstruction.
The girl’s mom was extremely thankful for Ben’s actions. Ben’s mother, and the Dighton Fire Department were also proud.
“The Dighton Junior Firefighters and the Dighton Fire Department are extremely PROUD of your actions today, Ben Courville. Notifications like this is what makes the time and effort that ALL of the Dighton Junior Firefighters Instructors devote to these young men and women well worth it.”
Great job Ben!
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JB
June 30, 2024 at 8:01 pm
Good job Ben. I hope you fulfil your dreams. Sounds like you would make an excellent firefighter and an asset to any department. Good luck in whatever you do.
Heidi giasson
June 30, 2024 at 11:21 pm
Great job Ben..I’m sure you will fulfill your dre..in helping others..as you did this night..when you sprung into action..I as a mom..and a licensed C.N.A of 28 years..know you will..PREVALE..all obstacles..and be the best..in what ever you choose to do..firefighter..excellent work..love and prayers to all..
Makayla
June 30, 2024 at 8:37 pm
Aw sweet boy!! thank you for saving that girls life!! need more people like you out there. definitely hope you get very far in your future!!
David meade
July 1, 2024 at 8:36 am
Weet good job for rescuing that young lady and junior firefighter Deserve recognition you also deserve to be put on the rescue firefighter team. Well deserve.
KB
June 30, 2024 at 9:13 pm
Awesome job Ben
Melissa DeTerra
June 30, 2024 at 11:02 pm
Way to go Ben – you are the best
Rose Toledo
July 1, 2024 at 5:57 am
Way to go Ben congratulations you’re on your way stay strong be smart you can do anything you want God bless you and have a great day
Marilou Dutra
July 1, 2024 at 7:59 am
Ben, you are an amazing young man!! I can imagine what you can achieve in the coming year!! Congratulations and keep going strong!!😊👍
Jake Perry
July 1, 2024 at 8:16 am
Ben, You are know officially a hero. You saved someone’s life. Awesome job!
Victoria Neville
July 1, 2024 at 8:29 am
You are a hero Ben! I used to work at the Fall River 99 + I would have freaked out.. Thank you on behalf of all servers and bartenders ❤️
Norberto
July 1, 2024 at 1:48 pm
Awesome job Ben that’s the way to spring into action and save a little girls life your a hero. Good stuff man 🙏 🤲 🙏 🤲
Jacqueline Gibson Gibson
July 2, 2024 at 8:33 pm
You have such a bright future ahead of you, but you started life off with a beautiful heart. Your parents must be so proud.
Charlene Monte
July 2, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Wow!! You are on your way Ben!!! This story made me cry tears of joy for you! Congratulations! And thank goodness you were there. You already saved a life!