Lifesaving device arrives in Flomaton

Thanks to Escambia County Commissioner Larry White, a Lucas 3 chest compression system has been purchased for the Flomaton Fire Department which first responders say will save lives.

Commissioner White spent $15,745 out of his discretionary money to purchase the piece of equipment that basically takes over life-saving measures in the event of a heart attack.

"Obviously there's a local concern about the lack of ambulance service and I talked with the chief (Steve Stanton) and he said the Lucas device was needed," White said.

White said he reached out to Brewton Fire Chief Jeff Salter, EMA Direc...