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Peekskill fire department requests $21,714 purchase of LUCAS mechanical CPR device
Summary
Lieutenant Farris told council the department seeks to buy a LUCAS mechanical chest‑compression device for $21,714.77 through Sourcewell to relieve first responders and deliver consistent compressions; staff said it will be assigned to the primary EMS engine.
The fire department requested council authorization to purchase a LUCAS mechanical chest‑compression device for field cardiac response. Lieutenant Farris said the device "delivers consistent uninterrupted chest compressions" and allows first responders to treat patients while the device maintains CPR.
The purchase price presented was $21,714.77 through Sourcewell and staff said the unit will be stationed on the primary EMS response engine so it can respond immediately to cardiac calls. The department noted similar devices are already maintained by the volunteer ambulance corps and characterized this as an additional resource to address call volume. Councilmembers voiced support and asked staff to bring the purchase resolution back for council action next week.
