The AED Superstore™ and Defibtech Fund Grant Program to Offer Free Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to U.S. Fire Agencies
The AED Superstore™ and Defibtech Fund Grant Program to Offer Free Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to U.S. Fire Agencies
(PRWEB) April 7, 2005 -- The AED Superstore™, the world’s largest source of
automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and Defibtech, LLC, a leading innovator
and manufacturer of automated external defibrillators, have announced a
partnership to offer free LifeLine AEDs to selected fire agencies across the
United States through a private grant. Both firms are funding and administering
the program.
“We committed ourselves to this
program after learning that about half of all on duty firefighter casualties are
the result of cardiac arrest or heart attack at the fire scene,” said AED
Superstore National Sales Director Jonathan Dobbs. The latest data from the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) confirms these
figures. “By donating AEDs, we’re giving fire departments a tool they can use to
save the life of a fellow firefighter at the most critical moment. AEDs should
be standard equipment on every engine like turnout gear and
SCBA.”
Awards will consist of Defibtech LifeLine
AEDs, 5-year battery pack, adult electrode pads, training and orientation video,
user manual, rescue kit, 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, doctor’s prescription,
and AED Check Tag™. All award AEDs will be shipped free of
charge.
“We are excited to be participating in
this very important grant program,” said Defibtech President Gintaras Vaisnys.
“We are pleased to see that our easy to use and rugged AEDs are being deployed
throughout the country and will be protecting not only the public but will be
saving the lives of firefighters as well.”
The
Defibtech LifeLine AED weighs just 4.2 pounds and meets professional
environmental specifications, so it’s easily brought to any fire scene and it’s
rugged enough for fire service use. Its uncluttered interface and loud and clear
voice prompts make the device easy-to-use in the
field.
The grant application process is simple.
Eligible fire agencies may apply online at www.AEDsForLife.org. A paper application is available for
download from the site which can be mailed or faxed to the grant administrator.
A committee will review applications and award AEDs monthly. No purchase of any
kind is necessary. This grant program runs through March 31,
2006.
All Municipal, County, State, and Federal
fire agencies are eligible to apply including volunteer, paid-on-call, career,
and combination fire departments. Private and “for profit” concerns are not
eligible.
The AED Superstore(TM) is a privately
held subsidiary of Allied 100, LLC of Wisconsin and is the world’s largest
source of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), accessories, and AED
programs to businesses, schools, churches, home users, and individuals. For more
information about the AED Superstore and its products, visit www.aedsuperstore.com or
call 1-877-AED-STAT (1-877-233-7828).
Defibtech
relentlessly pursues one goal: making the best automatic external defibrillators
(AEDs) in the world at affordable prices. Defibtech designs and manufactures the
FDA-approved Lifeline™ brand AEDs and related accessories. Defibtech's products
are sold through its network of distribution partners in the United States and
around the world. Founded in 1999, Defibtech is headquartered in Guilford,
Connecticut and manufactures all of its defibrillators in the United States in a
state-of-the-art ISO-9002 certified facility.
For more information about
Defibtech and its products, visit www.defibtech.com or call 1-866-DEFIB-4-U
(1-866-333-4248).
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