The Carl Junction, Missouri, police chief is being called a hero, after saving the life of an elderly woman.

 CJPD Chief Mark McCall was having dinner with his wife in Springfield over Memorial Day weekend, when he saw an elderly lady slumped over at a nearby table. Hall started life saving maneuvers when he realized the woman was choking. He was able to dislodge the food item, and the woman started breathing and was able to communicate.

 The woman was taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures.

 Hall says the situation is a good reminder for all people to know first aid and how to perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. He says the training you receive could come in handy in a time when you least expect it to.