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EMS to buy eight AEDs, expand CPR training and approve warranty contract
Summary
The Board approved purchase of eight AED units and a trauma kit for $8,970 from Opioid Settlement Funds, approved a $13,632 annual warranty for four Z Vent units and monitors from the EMS Fund, and noted expanded CPR training and AED placement in small towns.
Alec Trembath, the county EMS director, reported the department is on run number 129 for 2026 and has begun providing out-of-area coverage; he described plans to offer CPR classes in Wakefield and to place AED units and trauma kits in small towns. Trembath said citizens were enthusiastic about local CPR training.
Commissioner Carlson moved to purchase eight AED units and a trauma kit from Zoll Medical for $8,970 to be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds; Commissioner Mayo seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved a $13,632 annual warranty contract for four Z Vent units and monitors to be paid from the EMS Fund.
