Flint Court Staff Trained in Life-Saving CPR

Court employees learned how to perform CPR and use an AED following a judge's successful life-saving rescue.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Heart Disease

Flint Court Staff Trained in Life-Saving CPR

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Should local governments mandate CPR and defibrillator training for all their employees?

The 67th District Court in Flint recently closed for one day to provide staff training in hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. The initiative followed a life-saving intervention by Judge Herman Marable Jr. in New York City last year.

Why it matters

Learning CPR is vital because cardiac arrest effectiveness often depends on intervention within a 4-minute window. This local training effort aims to increase the number of residents prepared to act in a medical emergency.

More than a dozen employees at the 67th District Court completed a certification session provided by the nonprofit Champions of the Heart. The training emphasizes the 4-minute critical window required to maintain blood flow during cardiac arrest.

The players

Herman Marable Jr.

A judge at the 67th District Court who utilized his CPR training to save a man's life.

Champions of the Heart

A nonprofit organization that provides training in cardiac life-saving skills.

Mike Garland

The founder of Champions of the Heart and a survivor of cardiac arrest following a car crash.

The details

The training covered hands-only CPR, which uses consistent chest compressions to maintain circulation when the heart stops. Employees also practiced using an automated external defibrillator, a device that analyzes heart rhythms and delivers a shock if necessary to restore a normal heartbeat. These skills ensure that bystanders can act immediately to improve survival odds before professional paramedics arrive.

Judge Marable learned CPR at age 12 in the 1970s.
Judge Marable saved a man's life in New York City in October 2025.
Flint court employees completed their training in October 2026.

Health Landscape

The training follows the American Heart Association's Chain of Survival framework, which emphasizes the critical role of bystander intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes. These local efforts mirror broader public health initiatives aimed at increasing cardiac arrest survival through community education.

Recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest and being prepared to start chest compressions can significantly improve survival outcomes for those around you. If you are interested in learning these skills, consider checking local community class schedules with your doctor or local health department.

The takeaway

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, and immediate action within four minutes is the most significant factor in a positive outcome. Speak with your physician about finding an accredited hands-only CPR training course in your area.