While having lunch with a friend on the University of Indiana campus on August 30, 2019, Chief Doug Johnson observed a nearby stranger choking on a piece of food. Chief Johnson rushed toward the chocking victim and preformed the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the food that had been blocking the airway. Ironically, it was the second time that month Chief Johnson had to perform live saving measures. On August 21, 2019, Chief Johnson was in South Korea while on military deployment as an Army Reserve soldier when he performed the same maneuver on a different choking victim. Chief Johnson later said, "When you see someone truly choking, it's an intense experience. The whole episode lasts from 10 to 15 seconds. If you're trained and can recognize what's happening, you know what you need to do to provide effective care. You have the opportunity to save a life. And you never know when the circumstances will present themselves." When asked what it meant to him to receive a Life Saving Award, Chief Johnson didn't skip a beat. "That's easy," he replied. "It's a reflection of the fact that there are two people here who wouldn't be otherwise. When I see the award Dec. 13, that's what it will represent. I'm just thankful I was there to do that." "Each of these events lasted no longer than 15 seconds," he added. "The key to being able to provide effective care is to be CPR-trained. If you're trained and can recognize what is happening, you'll be in a position to potentially save someone's life."