YUBA CITY, California — Yuba City Police Dispatcher Amelia Boom has received a lifesaving medal after officials said her clear CPR instructions helped sustain a patient until first responders could take over.
The Appeal-Democrat reported July 21 that the recognition grew from a March 31 emergency call about a possible heart attack. The local report attributes its account to a Yuba City Police Department report.
CPR began before responders arrived
According to the department account published by the Appeal-Democrat, Boom assessed the call, dispatched fire and emergency medical personnel, and then guided the caller through CPR.
Officials said the caller was able to begin compressions without delay and continue them until first responders reached the scene. Emergency medical personnel then restored the patient's pulse, and spontaneous breathing returned before the patient arrived at the hospital, the report said.
ThinBlueNews is not publishing the patient's identity or additional medical details. The public recognition centers on the dispatcher's instructions and the coordinated emergency response.
Police recognize calm decision-making
The department credited Boom's calm demeanor, quick thinking and focus during the call. Those actions earned her the Life Saving Medal for professional and decisive intervention during a critical emergency, according to the local report.
The case highlights why emergency dispatchers are often described as the first link in the chain of survival. They must identify the emergency, send the right resources and, when seconds matter, help a caller begin lifesaving care before an ambulance or fire crew reaches the door.
A team response from call to hospital
The outcome depended on several connected actions: a caller who followed instructions, a dispatcher who kept the response moving, and fire and medical personnel who continued treatment at the scene.
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Source and visual attribution
- Appeal-Democrat: “Yuba City police dispatcher honored with Life Saving Award,” published July 21, 2026. The report identifies Boom, describes the March 31 call and subsequent patient response, quotes the police department's account, and publishes the recognition photo used above.
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