Victoria Williams, facing camera, gives Devin Christy of the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District a hug Monday, June 19, after recognizing the firefighter for her role in saving her from cardiac arrest in December. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle 6/19/23

BUTLER TWP — Township commissioners recognized several first responders Monday, June 19, for helping to save the life of a Chicora woman after she suffered cardiac arrest on New Year’s Eve at Target.

Scott Frederick, Butler Township’s director of emergency services, awarded members of the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District, VA Butler Healthcare Fire Department and Butler Ambulance Service with the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver Hero award for saving Victoria Williams’ life last year.

Frederick commended the members of each department for their work at a meeting of the Butler Township commissioners.

“There would not have been a successful outcome, and Vicky Williams would not be here with us tonight,” Frederick said of their efforts.