Left to right: Steve Baker Chair NPW, Dave Williams, Jeremy Scorer HIT Training
21/2/22: Doorman Dave Williams received a National Pubwatch Star Award at their pre-conference drinks reception held at Revolutions Cornerhouse bar in Nottingham.
The doorman received the award for administering CPR to a pub customer. He was praised for his lifesaving skills.
Professional Security employee Dave Williams went into action while on duty at Biscuit Billy’s in Doncaster and gave the vital assistance until paramedics arrived in response to a 999 call.
The man, a diabetic who had recently had a stroke, was taken to hospital where he was admitted for treatment.
He was allowed home after several days to continue his recovery.
25-year-old Dave, said: “The man collapsed and said he could not feel his legs.
“As I was talking to him, he lost consciousness and I could not get a response.
“I gave him CPR – just four chest compressions – and it brought him back with a big gasp”.
As well as working for the Professional Security response team, Dave is a student nurse at Nottingham Trent University.
The grateful customer thanked Dave through social media, saying he ‘probably saved me’.
Jason Thorndycraft, Chief Operating Officer at Professional Security, said: “We’re very proud of Dave and his quick-thinking actions that night.
“He is a credit to our industry”.
“It also demonstrates the support our teams provide to venues goes beyond security and shows the important role they play.”
National Pubwatch Chair Steve Baker OBE said “This is the first presentation of our new style Star Award. I’d like to congratulate Dave Williams for quick thinking and very professional response to a medical emergency which very likely saved the customers life”.
The Star Award is sponsored by HIT Training Ltd www.hittraining.co.uk
