The Smithers Fire Rescue held a pair of charity barbecues last weekend, raising $14,000 that will go toward purchasing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).<\/p>\n
The event was held at the Smithers Fire Hall on Sept. 6 and at Chandler Park on Sept 7 during a soccer tournament. Volunteers sold hot dogs, burgers, and more to raise money for the life-saving AED units.<\/p>\n
"We are hoping to use it to purchase AEDs for the chiefs' trucks, and with one going to the BV Soccer Association as well," explained Fire Chief Alle Jan de Vries. <\/p>\n
"AED's are an important resource for public safety as the sooner we can start effective CPR and utilize an AED, the better long-term prognosis for the individuals involved. <\/p>\n
"Sometimes the chief's truck arrive on scene just before the fire apparatus, which will allow us to have this equipment on scene no matter which unit arrives first.<\/p>\n
"I also want to thanks Tanya, Sara and Alana, who have done the bulk of the behind-the-scenes work, as well as spending both days working the fundraiser, as well. Without them this would not have been possible. <\/p>\n
"I also would like to thanks all the businesses and individuals who supported this fundraiser, Smithers has many exceptionally generous people."<\/p>\n
AEDs analyze the heart's electrical activity during a cardiac arrest and, if necessary, deliver a controlled shock to stop the heart from its erratic rhythm, allowing it to return to a normal beat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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