Joe Fennel is 7 years old, and in Tucson he is being called a hero. When his mom had a seizure at home, the boy called 911, stayed on the line with the dispatcher and kept his 2-and-a-half-year-old brother calm until help arrived.
Tucson firefighters recently honored Joe with a Citizen Award, recognizing a young boy who stayed steady in a frightening moment.
Joe Fennel’s 911 Call During His Mom’s Seizure
Joe was home with his mom and his little brother when she suddenly had a seizure, KVOA News 4 Tucson reported. Instead of panicking, Joe picked up the phone and called 911.
He stayed on the line with the dispatcher. At the same time, he looked after his 2-and-a-half-year-old brother and kept him calm while first responders made their way to the home…