Did you know our truck carries an AED? ❤️ Here’s everything you need to know about this life-saving device. 🔹 1. What an AED Actually Does An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is a portable device that can be used by anyone to treat a sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock to restart the heart-It won’t shock someone unless it detects it’s needed, so it’s safe for anyone to use. 🔹 2. Anyone Can Use It — No Training Needed AEDs are designed for the public. They have: • Voi

70 reactions · 17 shares |  It’s CPR & AED Awareness Week!  Early action saves lives — and every second counts. ☎️ While our team responds quickly, dispatchers are trained to walk you through CPR until help arrives. 變Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED could mean the difference between life and death. Don’t wait. Learn CPR. It could save a life. ❤️ | Roanoke FireEMS Department | Facebook