Workers at a local haulage company have been praised for their ‘outstanding actions’ in saving a colleague’s life after he suffered a heart attack.
Hywel Phillips, known as Hippy, collapsed after suffering from a cardiac arrest at his place of work; Mansel Davies in Llanfyrnach.
His quick-thinking colleagues: parts manager Adrian Howells and mechanic Jason Goldsmith, immediately administered CPR and used the onsite defibrillator to deliver a shock. Helping save Hywel’s life before paramedics arrived at the scene.
A letter to the two men and their colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service praised the Mansel Davies team for its ‘exceptional response’ in saving a colleague’s life.
“When the crew arrived on scene, it was clear that your team had acted quickly, confidently, and with real determination,” said the letter from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
“All of which played a crucial role in giving your colleague the best possible chance of survival. The outcome achieved simply would not have been possible without your immediate response and willingness to step in.”
Once paramedics arrived at the scene, Mansel Davies staff handed over the situation and helped the paramedics with lifting.
“Your staff worked alongside us with calm professionalism,” said the letter. “It was evident that everyone present was doing everything they could for their colleague and friend.
“Please know that your efforts made a real difference, and your colleague’s outcome is a testament to your quick thinking and teamwork.
“Thank you for your exceptional response, your cooperation, and your care for one another. You should all be immensely proud of what you achieved.”
Mansel Davies bought its defibrillator in 2024 in the hope that it would never need to be deployed.
“We are extremely grateful that we had the defibrillator in our depot,” said the company’s Sasha Davies-Evans.
“This is for public use in an emergency; it is on the main office wall and the What Three Words location is hitters.scatters.saucepan.”
Sasha said that Hywel is now out of hospital.
“He’s home and he’s fine,” she said. “It’s good news.
“He’s been working for us for years. He’s just part of the furniture. I reckon he will come back [to Mansel Davies]. He won't be long and he will be back.”
Sasha thanked everyone who was involved in saving Hywel’s life, especially Adrian and Jason.
“We would like to thank all of our employees that were involved in assisting in resuscitating Hippy, and assisting the ambulance staff,” she said.
“We are so proud of every single member of staff that assisted in saving Hippy’s life.
“We would also like to thank the Welsh Ambulance team for their work, and a special thank you to the team in Pembrokeshire that took their time to write us a letter.
“Again, thank you everyone that assisted, and Hippy we wish you a speedy recovery.”
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