A New York City fire marshal commander is recovering after being saved by a Bedford (NY) police officer, a Yonkers (NY) fire captain, and a retired FDNY firefighter, who successfully performed CPR on him when he collapsed while playing basketball last month.
CJ Kanelopoulos, 49, had just come off the court at St. Joseph's gym in Bronxville, NY, on March 6 and was drinking water when he passed out on the court. Retired FDNY Firefighter Bob Peterson, Bedford Police Officer Tom Keane, and Yonkers Fire Captain Steve Lawlor were also playing basketball. They rushed to his side, where they found Kanelopoulous unconscious.