The Warsaw Police Department and 9-1-l presented six-year-old Myracle Fitzpatrick a small Hero Medalion and a certificate for a job well done at a ceremony held on April 19, at North Elementary School. She called 9-1-1 when she and her dog were alone with her mother who passed out while helping Myracle with her homework. She provided details and her address to the 911 Dispatcher and remained calm while EMTs hurried to her house.
“Myracle’s ability to remain composed and provide pertinent details undoubtedly facilitated the dispatcher’s efforts in orchestrating a timely and appropriate response,” said Emergency Management Director Jessica Mayfield. “We may have a future 911 Dispatcher on our hands. Operator (Karmen) Smith’s professionalism and adeptness in guiding the child through the process were commendable, ultimately leading to a favorable outcome with the mother’s well-being preserved. This incident serves as a testament to the significance of emergency training and the crucial role that both civilians and emergency responders play in safeguarding lives.”
Myracle told the dispatcher that her mom did not eat dinner and then the little girl had a Pepsi and ate some cookies. She said that her mom had taught her to call 911 in case of an emergency. The little girl stayed on the phone with the dispatcher until EMTs arrived and revived her mom.
Maurica Cross, Myracle’s mom, says that she is doing better although she has always had some medical issues and that is why she taught her daughter to call 911 if no one else is around. She said that she also told Myracle to answer all questions from dispatch as well as stay calm.
“I wasn’t prouder of her than right then and there,” said Cross. “She did everything right to get them here to our apartment to save me. She makes me proud every day. She is a wonderful, smart little girl and I love her. She’s my baby.”
