Heroes' Corner

Chance Phifer, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Employee saves co-worker’s life during route inspection
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Letter Carrier Chance Phifer
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Letter Carrier Chance Phifer

Letter Carrier Chance Phifer was recently conducting a route inspection in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, when his fellow carrier suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest.

Phifer rushed to his colleague’s side and started CPR while a passerby called 911.

Paramedics soon arrived and took over.

Phifer’s co-worker recovered from the incident.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.