EASTSOUND, Wash. — Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has purchased nine automated external defibrillators for its newest EMTs, funded by a $25,000 grant from the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s GiveOrcas spring campaign.
Awarded in May under the tagline “Help fund the equipment and tools for our island’s newest EMTs,” the grant was put to immediate use to equip the EMS team with critical lifesaving tools, The Islands’ Sounder reported.
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“This equipment represents the power of community,” Fire Chief Chad Kimple said. “It takes an island to support emergency services, and our community showed up.”
AEDs let first responders provide lifesaving care before hospital arrival. The department thanked the Community Foundation and GiveOrcas donors, and encouraged residents to learn CPR and first aid through its year-round courses.
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