Every uniformed member of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is trained in the use of a defibrillator, a devise that externally shocks the human heart out of a fatal rhythm, allowing a normal, healthy rhythm to resume.
Once restricted to use by medical doctors or highly trained fire department paramedics, modern science has produced special Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) that can now be easily and safely used by lay persons with minimal training.
Knowing the presence of AEDs in Los Angeles can easily save lives, the LAFD embarked upon a promising program bringing AEDs to many City facilities that the public accesses for business and recreation in Los Angeles. This Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program has the backing of medical leaders, including the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
On Thursday, February 28, 2013, the LAFD proudly hosted the 2013 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program Awards Ceremony, where 48 individuals were recognized for responding to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest in a City facility and utilizing one of the City’s PAD Program defibrillators.
Once restricted to use by medical doctors or highly trained fire department paramedics, modern science has produced special Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) that can now be easily and safely used by lay persons with minimal training. Knowing the presence of AEDs in Los Angeles can easily save lives, the LAFD embarked upon a promising program bringing AEDs to many City facilities that the public accesses for business and recreation in Los Angeles. This Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program has the backing of medical leaders, including the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
On Thursday, February 28, 2013, the LAFD proudly hosted the 2013 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program Awards Ceremony, where 48 individuals were recognized for responding to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest in a City facility and utilizing one of the City’s PAD Program defibrillators.
This moving award ceremony highlighted 10 incidents that occurred in Los Angeles between December, 2011 and October, 2012. Honorees included members of the public, City employees from various Departments, as well as Fire Department members. We are humbled by these brave heroes who did not hesitate to take immediate life saving action when it was needed. A sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere... but not without a fight in the City of Los Angeles! You can help your local firefighters by going through and sharing this important information brochure.
Los Angeles Firefighters say, "Don't be a bystander. Be a life saver."
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Submitted by Erik Scott, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
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