The department will host a launch event on Tuesday, July 21, at the Fire Department Headquarters on Taylor Burk Drive to detail the initiative’s next phase. Chief Paul Dow is scheduled to speak on the strategic partnerships that made the equipment donation possible. The program functions by mapping historical cardiac arrest data to place life-saving technology directly into the hands of volunteer Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement team members.

Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac events drop by roughly 10% for every minute without defibrillation. By equipping civilians alongside police patrol vehicles, the city aims to bridge the critical gap between a 911 call and the arrival of professional paramedics. During the upcoming presentation, four local residents who completed the necessary training will receive their units, marking a shift toward a community-wide proactive response network.