Army cadet ‘proud’ as defibrillator installed at rail station where he saved child’s life
Jordan Kerr performed CPR on a young boy in January when he collapsed at Drumchapel station
A defibrillator has been installed at Drumchapel station where a teenage army cadet saved a child’s life.
15-year-old Jordan Kerr performed CPR when a young boy collapsed at the station in January, keeping him alive until paramedics arrived.
Jordan then launched a petition calling for a defibrillator at the station which attracted over a thousand signatures.
It’s part of a wider rollout of the lifesaving equipment at stations across Scotland.
Jordan said: “I feel great it’s here, it’s been fitted. I feel amazing about myself, very proud of myself.
“It can save someone’s life in a heartbeat. I think it’s a great piece of equipment for ScotRail to have.
“When I was saving that boy’s life instead of doing chest compressions, this could have done much better.
“And I’d like to thank ScotRail for that. It was very good of them to put another defibrillator onto the network.
“I’m glad they have done it. And it’s made me very happy. Because it can save someone’s life. It’s a life-saving equipment.”
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said: “We are pleased to confirm a defibrillator has been installed at Drumchapel station, ensuring the community has access to potentially lifesaving equipment in the future.
“Jordan’s actions at Drumchapel station were nothing short of heroic. At just 15 years old, he showed remarkable composure, courage, and selflessness in an emergency situation.
“What makes this story even more inspiring is that Jordan didn’t ask for praise. Instead, he asked for something that would help others.
“Everyone at ScotRail is incredibly proud to recognise Jordan’s actions. He is a credit to himself, his family, and his community.”