South Woodmoor Man Survives Cardiac Arrest Thanks to Monument Fire Responders

Tim Chambers is recovering after his heart stopped three times, reuniting with the first responders who saved his life.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:19am

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray image showing the internal structure of a healthy human heart, glowing against a dark background and symbolizing the resilience of the body.An X-ray image reveals the resilience of the human heart, a testament to the skill of first responders who saved a South Woodmoor man's life.Woodmoor Today

A South Woodmoor man named Tim Chambers is recovering after his heart stopped three times. His wife found him collapsed in their home, and Monument Fire first responders rushed to the scene, reviving Chambers multiple times before he was transported to the hospital. Chambers is now looking forward to thanking the first responders who saved his life.

Why it matters

Cardiac arrest calls are rare, and successful outcomes like Chambers' are even rarer. This story highlights the critical role of first responders in the community and the importance of people taking care of their health.

The details

According to the report, Chambers says his heart stopped three times - once when his wife found him collapsed upstairs, again in the ambulance, and a third time in the emergency department. The Monument Fire first responders were able to revive him each time through their lifesaving efforts.

  • On an unspecified day, Chambers collapsed at the top of the stairs in his home.
  • The incident occurred while Chambers' wife was cooking dinner.

The players

Tim Chambers

A South Woodmoor resident who survived a cardiac arrest incident in his home.

Monument Fire Department

The first responders who rushed to Chambers' home and revived him multiple times before he was transported to the hospital.

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What they’re saying

“By the time I got to the top of the stairs… I don't remember this, but my wife says she heard a thud.”

— Tim Chambers

“They revived me in the bedroom… and then in the ambulance, my heart stopped again… and it stopped again in the emergency department.”

— Tim Chambers

“We found Tim lying on the floor semi-conscious. He was able to utter a few words, but beyond that, we couldn't get much else from him.”

— Jon Bauer, Paramedic

“It is fairly rare that we get cardiac arrest patients back.”

— Jon Bauer, Paramedic

What’s next

Chambers is continuing to recover and is looking forward to personally thanking the Monument Fire first responders who saved his life.

The takeaway

This story highlights the critical role of first responders in the community and the importance of people taking care of their health. Cardiac arrest calls are rare, and successful outcomes like Chambers' are even rarer, underscoring the skill and dedication of the Monument Fire Department.