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Old 05-02-2025, 08:40 AM
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Default An alternative approach for AEDs in your neighborhood
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter View Post
If you live in Sumter County there is a program supporting neighborhood AEDs. Contact Jacki Martin eccsupport@sumtercountyfl.gov

2 parts to the Sumter County offering. A) Responder Alert process and B) AED provisioning.

Responder:

This program uses "PulsePoint" instead of Ready Alert. PulsePoint is free vs. Ready Alert which is $50 per responder per year. Both programs are similar. The responder qualifications are the same (volunteer level CPR/AED trained).

AED provisioning:

You must purchase and maintain your AEDs for 4 years. After 4 years Sumter county will take over the repair, replacement of the AEDs, pads and batteries. Costs: AED ~$1500-1800; Battery: $200 up; Pads: ~$70.

CPR/AED training: There are several sources to get trained. CERT, Fire Department, etc. I use Martha Mitchell (352-208-2665). Martha can sell you AEDs at a competitive cost in addition to the training.