When faced with a life-threatening situation it is rare that one has time to prepare. Preparation must be done in advance when someone’s life is on the line and they’re fighting for survival. A call to 9-1-1 is a given, but in those seconds that feel like minutes waiting for first responders, time is literally of the essence.

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As each second ticks by and life is hanging in the balance is when that preparation kicks in. From a disgruntled former co-worker seeking revenge in the workplace to a home invasion these instances continue to arise and be splashed across headlines. It’s self-defense and firearm training that can make the difference between life and death.

 

In each episode of SAVED BY THE SECOND we hear first hand from the survivor their harrowing tale of bravery and preparation while we see the chain of events unfold through recreations and actual 9-1-1 calls. When it’s go time and down to survival of the fittest where every moment counts we will see the stories of those who’s lives were literally SAVED BY THE SECOND.