Adopting an Ordinance will allow 911 to render assistance prior to an ambulance unit arriving at the scene. With prior knowledge of the locations of AED's in a community, a person contacting 911 to assist another in distress can begin defibrillation therapy prior to an ambulance arriving. Minimum standards of machine operation will be provided in training courses offered by Public Safety.
Staff recommends adopting an Ordinance.
EMS Program Manager Chris Hansen stated that he was available to answer questions. After Commissioner Judah suggested consensus, Commissioner Coy asked about the fiscal impact of the Ordinance. Commissioner Coy pointed out that, if the Board doesn't go beyond the Ordinance, there would be no fiscal impact and it would save people's lives. There was Board consensus to proceed with the Ordinance. Don't pursue extension of the Variable Pricing Program Grant, advancement of the I-75 P D and E Study, or expansion of the P D and E Study scope.