ScotRailA cadet who called for a lifesaving defibrillator at a Glasgow railway station after he saved a young boy’s life by carrying out CPR has said he is “proud” the equipment has now been fitted.
In January, Jordan Kerr was travelling to his auntie’s house after cadet training with the Glasgow and Lanarkshire Battalion AFC when he heard “screaming” at Drumchapel train station.
The 15-year-old noticed a mum with a young boy who had collapsed on the platform. Jordan couldn’t feel the boy’s pulse when he started CPR, a skill he learned at cadets almost a year ago.
After more than ten minutes, the boy’s pulse had returned and the ambulance arrived.
Following the incident, the 15-year-old launched a campaign to install a defibrillator at the station, collecting more than 1,000 signatures on an accompanying petition.
A defibrillator has now been installed at the station, as part of ScotRail’s wider rollout of the equipment at Scottish stations.
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.”
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