Ms. Jean Cashman This is Me

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1. 1. June 25, 2004

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   Published on: 6/25/2004   Last Visited: 7/16/2005

   The CPR course was full, with a long waiting list, for Jean Cashman on Tuesday evening. A registered nurse for 30 years, Jean is also an on-call firefighter with the Pelham Fire Department, an EMTI and a BLS (Basic Life Support) Instructor at Parkland Medical Center.
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   Jennifer Nyman (19) receives instruction from Pelham On-call Firefighter Jean Cashman on how to dislodge a foreign object from an infant
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   "It is important that people know what to do until we [Rescue Services] can get there," said Jean. "There are more heart attacks in society today and everyone knows someone who has been effected in some way. It is also important for young babysitters to know what to do if a child is choking or falls into a pool," Jean added.
   
   It only takes four minutes for the brain to start dying so learning how to do CPR can keep circulating oxygenated blood to the brain and is an important tool in helping to save someone's life. Jean is also teaching foreign body obstruction, Heimlich procedure, how to treat shock, stop bleeding and general first aide. By the end of the night, those who pass the test will receive an American Heart Association certification card. Usually she gets paid for teaching these courses but Jean is doing this one gratis as a way to give back to the community of Pelham. "I have lived in Pelham for 35 years and my whole family has been involved with the Fire Department in some way for many years," said Jean. Her husband, Ray Sr., is the Assistant Chief of the Fire Department. Her son, Ray Jr., is a Lieutenant medic at the Department. Ray Jr. first started as an Explorer when he was 14 and joined the Fire Department at age 18. "He has gotten every certification available," boasted Jean, "and is on the SWAT team too." There were times when all three of them were on the truck at a call. Her daughter is also involved in the field.
   
   One of the pieces of information she wants the general public to know is that when you find yourself at the scene of an accident, just hold the injured person still until help can arrive. "There are so many good Samaritans out there and that is good but I would like them to know that putting something under the person's head to try to make them more comfortable or moving them can actually do more harm than good," Jean stated.
   
   When I asked her what she does for fun she replied, "I love my job. I have given up vacations to cover the station." She quickly added, "My grandchildren are the love of my life and I love to spend time with them. I also like spending time in Florida."
   
   As busy as Jean is with her career in the Fire Department and duties as a nurse, she is also a Justice of the Peace.
   
   Is There a Lepidopterist in the House?

2. 2. www.thedispatchnews.com

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   Published on: 5/14/2004   Last Visited: 6/30/2004

   The library will be hosting a Community CPR Class taught by instructor Jean Cashman, of the Pelham Fire Department, on Monday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Cashman is a certified EMT-I, a firefighter, and an RN.