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Local groups donate $32,000 for automated CPR device; Eagle Scout installs third sandbag-filler at city park
Summary
La Habra Heights Improvement Association and Los Compadres presented a check to the fire department to purchase an automated CPR (LUCAS) device. Scout Diego Arballo demonstrated an Eagle Scout sandbag-filling station now installed at the park; the city recognized both contributions.
La Habra Heights community groups on Feb. 10 presented the city’s fire department with funds to buy an automated CPR device and recognized a local Eagle Scout who installed a sandbag-filling station at the city park.
Gil Taylor, president of the La Habra Heights Improvement Association, and Ray Fernandez, president of Los Compadres, told the council their organizations raised “$32,000 and change” to cover the cost of a LUCAS automated CPR machine for the La Habra Heights Fire Department. The donation was presented during the meeting, and Fire Chief (Brookhiser/Jorgensen referenced) thanked the groups for supporting the department’s paramedic capabilities.
An Eagle Scout project by Diego Arballo added practical flood-preparation infrastructure at the park: Arballo demonstrated a sandbag-filling station designed to make it easier for residents to fill and tie sandbags. Councilmembers noted the device increases the park’s capacity to supply sandbags during storms; staff said sandbag supplies are stored in front of City Hall and the new station is the third at the park (two were already present).
Why it matters: The donation adds a life-saving device to the city’s emergency medical toolkit, and the sandbag station supports resident-level resilience to seasonal rainfall. Council recognized the donors and volunteers and presented certificates of appreciation.
Ending: The council thanked the Boy Scouts Troop 1814 for leading the flag salute and acknowledged the donors and scouts for community service that supports emergency response and resident preparedness.
