Pest control technician performs CPR to save customer’s life

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - A pest control technician in Gadsden is now a lifesaver after one of his recent calls.

A customer collapsed in front of him and that’s when his former training as a first responder kicked in.

“I had already called 911 and started CPR on her so there’s no question, if it happened again I would do the exact same thing,” said Brandon Martin.

Cook’s Pest Control Technician Brandon Martin started a normal workday by arriving to his customer’s home ready to provide service - that quickly changed into a life-or-death situation.

“I try to talk to my customers and catch up on life events before I start the service. During that conversation, it’s like someone just flipped a light switch in her. She passed out and hit the floor and before I knew it I just reverted back to my training,” said Brandon.

The woman was unresponsive after falling and Martin says he rushed inside her home and called 911. He says after a few seconds of performing CPR she finally responded as EMT’s arrived.

“Prior to working here I was a police officer and during our police academy we are CPR and First Aid certified. I kind of went through some more advanced training on this subject and so I was very comfortable doing CPR and rendering First Aid when it’s needed,” said Brandon.

District Manager Robbie Cantrell says he’s not surprised Martin did what he did to help his client.

“This is what we would expect from our technicians at Cook’s. Mr. Cook’s motto had always been, do what you promised plus a little bit more. And I would say what Brandon has done is a little bit more,” said Robbie.

Brandon Martin says the woman is now doing fine. He says she told him she’s now on some different medications.

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