The Heart Stopped. The Mission Started.

The Heart Stopped. The Mission Started.

From 2 Chiefs 1 Mic by 2 Chiefs 1 Mic

May 20, 2026 · 39 min · Season 2 · Episode 9

About this episode

Brandon Griffith shares his survival story after going into cardiac arrest and discusses the importance of medical preparedness for first responders.

What happens when a healthy 26-year-old police officer suddenly goes into cardiac arrest? In this powerful episode of Two Chiefs, One Mic, Brandon Griffith shares his unbelievable survival story, the life-changing events that followed, and how it led to the creation of Griffith Blue Heart, a nonprofit focused on saving lives through advanced medical training, technology, and advocacy for first responders. Chief Scott Hughes and Chief Mike Hawkins sit down with Brandon to discuss: Surviving sudden cardiac arrest at just 26 years old The critical role of immediate medical response Why law enforcement officers need better medical preparedness AEDs, training, and technology that can save lives Turning trauma into purpose through Griffith Blue Heart Lessons for officers, agencies, and families everywhere

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Hughes, Mike Hawkins

Guest: Brandon Griffith

Topics covered

  • cardiac arrest
  • medical preparedness
  • first responders
  • nonprofit
  • survival story
  • advanced medical training

Keywords

  • cardiac arrest
  • police officer
  • medical response
  • AEDs
  • Griffith Blue Heart
  • first responders
  • training
  • technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Griffith Blue Heart

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