The Board recently decided to purchase an Automatic Defibrillator (AED) for the Richmond office.  Last week, 5 Fransen employees were trained in how to use the machine.  An AED is used to help the heart return to normal rhythm during a heart attach.  An AED would be used in conjunction with CPR.

The permanent location of the defibrillator is at the reception desk and it can only be used by those who have been trained in its operation.  The first step if you think you or someone else is having a heart attack is to call ANY first aid attendant.  They will assess teh situation and determine if the AED is required. 

The four AED trained team members are Kevin Peets, Marie Atienza, Jason Meyer and Apollonia Fan.