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Originally Posted by NoMo50
We have an AED program in our neighborhood. A huge part of the program is having neighbors trained as responders. That training is centered on CPR, but also includes AED usage. If 6 minutes is an average, then obviously there are response times greater than that. We have had several call-outs for actual cardiac events since our program was initiated, and never once have the paramedics gotten to the scene before the neighborhood responders. I am very thankful to live in a Village with neighbors who care about each other.
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Thanks for the Actual data...
For me, It is a 13 minute drive from the closest firehouse (assuming they aren't out on another call).
Looking forward to implementing our neighborhood Emergency Response program!