FLETCHER FIRE DEPARTMENT

PROJECT PURPOSE

to purchase a defibrillator for the fire dept. AEDs can save the life of someone having sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. AEDs can be used for adults, as well as for children as young as 1 year old. Some devices have pads and cables designed especially for children. Doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, on someone having sudden cardiac arrest also can improve his or her chance of survival.

EVIDENCE

see attachment for the quote of what a defibrillator cost from the company that we use.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

our fire dept. responded to several calls during the pandemic and was putting their health at risk, they would use PPE to protect themselves during the calls.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, a heartbeat that is uneven or that is too slow or too fast. Defibrillators can also restore the heart?s beating if the heart suddenly stops. Different types of defibrillators work in different ways. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which are in many public spaces, were developed to save the lives of people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Even untrained bystanders can use these devices in an emergency. Other defibrillators can prevent sudden death among people who have a high risk of a life-threatening arrhythmia. They include implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), which are surgically placed inside your body, and wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs), which rest on the body. It can take time and effort to get used to living with a defibrillator, and it is important to be aware of possible risks and complications.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding