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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jim Rufer, EMS Battalion Chief / Lieutenant William Hull # 954
DATE: 06/08/2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution to approve the purchase of 75 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's), four (4) years of maintenance, a three (3) training AED units and training to city personnel from Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Yorkville, Illinois over two years (2018-2019). Per the Bid Specs; the vendor will maintain price over the two year period.
PURPOSE:
To purchase AED's for the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department, which are essential lifesaving devices used by both the first responders of the police department and fire department. Additionally these devices are distributed and monitored by the Aurora Fire Department in all city buildings for use by any first responder or citizen, in the event an individual is experiencing cardiac arrest.
BACKGROUND:
Since AED's have been available for police, fire and public use, the City of Aurora has equipped city buildings with AED's in the event an individual experiences cardiac arrest. Additionally, these AED units have been carried in fire and police vehicles for use when responding to calls for service. As the city has grown and added additional buildings, parks and recreational facilities; the need for AED's has grown as well. As a municipality, the City of Aurora is required to have AED's available to the public in case of cardiac arrest incidents. With respect to police and fire responses, when citizens have medical emergencies they dial 911, police officers typically respond prior to fire personnel but in either instance, first responders need to have AED's available to them as soon as possible after arrival should it be determined an individual is experiencing cardiac arrest. In these incidents time is of the essence and the sooner a lifesaving shock can be delivered from an AED (to a patient who needs it) the greater the percentage of survival.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, t...
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