Do I Need To Let Firefighters and EMS Know About AED Placement?

Do I Need To Let Firefighters and EMS Know About AED Placement?

Do I Need To Let Firefighters and EMS Know About AED Placement?

Yes! You absolutely should notify your local EMS about your organization's AED placement. 

Why is it important to let your local first responders know you have an AED?

Here's why:

Reason #1: Many states require AED notification

Not only is it a good practice to inform your local emergency medical services (EMS) about an AED, but many states require EMS notification. Make sure that all your liability ducks are in a row by informing your local EMS!

Reason #2: Stay in compliance by notifying EMS of your AED placement

Some compliance management systems require EMS AED placement notification. Better safe than sorry!

Reason #3: Notification supports your community

The act of notifying first responders about your AED placement gives them information about the precise location of all the AEDs in the community, including yours. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest emergency, the 911 dispatcher will know if an AED is on the premises and will be able to notify the EMS system and responders on the scene.

Reason #4: It provides useful information to people who can help

Not only will dispatchers be able to direct bystanders (AKA potential rescuers) and first responders of the location of your AED, but they'll know the precise make and model and may be able to offer instructions based on this informations to those who don't hold a CPR and AED certification. 

Sample EMS AED Notification Letter

Here's an example of an AED notification letter that you can use to let your EMS know that you're committed to saving lives within your community:

DATE: 

TO: All EMS Agencies (Fire, Medical, Police)

RE: EMS Notification of Automated External Defibrillator Placement

 

This memo serves as a formal notification of automatic external defibrillator (AED) placement on the premises of:

Organization Name

Organization Address

Organization Phone

Organization Website

 

Precise Location(s): [For example: Main entry, northwest wall, alarmed AED wall cabinet, next to the reception desk] 

Device Type: [For example: Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2]

Adult Pads: Yes

Pediatric Pads: [yes/no]

Training Conducted: [American Red Cross or American Heart Association]

Number of staff members who are AED/CPR certified: [Number]

Medical Direction: [Name] [Contact information]

Emergency Action Plan Coordinator: [Name] [Contact information]

AED Coordinator: [Name] [Contact information]

 

Please note: this template is provided to give you an idea of what an EMS notification should look like. You'll want to check with your state's public health department or local EMS to determine your state's specific notification requirements. To learn more about AED Legislation and your local requirements, use our handy interactive map

To learn more about First Aid and CPR Certification and AED training, AED legislation, or AED Placement, contact AED.com at 800-544-0004 or email us at customerservice@cardiopartners.com.

DISCLAIMER: Information and resources found on the AED.com websites/blogs is intended to educate, inform, and motivate readers to make their health and wellness decisions after consulting with their healthcare provider. The authors are not healthcare providers. NO information on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition.

 

 

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