Where are they kept?
People in our village volunteer a spot on their home.
Are they accessible 24/7?
Yes.
Is training available and do all residents get trained?
Yes and no. Training is given to those in our village who volunteer to be neighborhood "first responders". When 911 is dialed they are the first to be paged by the dispatch system. They can be in a nearby home within minutes prior to arrival of the ambulance. The first responders are provided pagers that are integrated into the emergency dispatch system.
There is an annual refresher course required for first responders.
Approximate cost/AED
We did ours 7 or 8 years ago and if I remember correctly it wound up being $200 to $300 per household.
I believe any of TV fire stations can lead one to whom to talk to about such a program.
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