05/27/2026
In the moments that matter, training, teamwork and courage can make all the difference.
On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day 2025, Bill Moncuse of West Manchester Township, York County, found his wife, Barbara, collapsed and struggling to breathe. Within moments, she stopped breathing altogether. As he called 911 and began CPR, help was already on the way.
West Manchester Township Fire Department District Chief Nicholas Mann and Firefighter Ethan Six were nearby when the cardiac arrest call came through. They arrived within minutes, quickly assessed the situation, took over CPR and used an AED—working seamlessly alongside other responders until Barbara regained a pulse and began breathing on her own. Because of their swift, skilled actions, she went on to make a full recovery.
To recognize their extraordinary actions, the American Red Cross of Central Pennsylvania presented Chief Mann and Firefighter Six with the Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders. The event also honored District Chief Roy Gentzler with the Lifesaving Instructor Award for his role in training others in the skills that save lives.
Bill and Barbara were also in attendance, sharing their gratitude for the responders who were there when they needed them most—a meaningful reminder of the importance of lifesaving training.
