Sudden cardiac arrest can happen at work, in a store, in a gym, or in a place of worship. Survival depends on how fast a shock can be delivered. Our Community AED Program lets local businesses and organizations purchase a LIFEPAK CR2 through the department. We deliver it, help place it, and connect it to our network so the device stays rescue-ready and we can manage updates, settings, and event data if it is ever used.
Why this program exists
An AED only helps if it is the right device, in the right place, always ready, and used with quality CPR. Organizations that buy a unit on their own often end up with expired pads, missed updates, unknown settings, and no plan after a use.
Purchasing through the department standardizes equipment in the community. Crews, staff, and bystanders are more likely to see the same device and the same prompts. You own the AED at your site; we keep it part of a coordinated response system.
The device: Stryker LIFEPAK CR2
We use the LIFEPAK CR2 (formerly Physio-Control) because it works for trained and untrained rescuers and because it can stay connected through Wi-Fi and LIFELINKcentral AED Program Manager.
Once the CR2 is on your site Wi-Fi and enrolled in LIFELINKcentral, the department can:
- Monitor readiness (battery, electrodes, self-tests, expected location).
- Get alerts if the AED is used, moved, or needs service.
- Push software updates and keep settings consistent across partner sites.
- If it is used and still on Wi-Fi, pull event information (rhythm analysis, shocks) so incoming crews have a clearer picture of the arrest.
You do not need to run AED IT. We handle enrollment, initial wireless setup, and configuration. You provide Wi-Fi at the mount location and a site contact.
Who does what
| Dells-Delton EMS | Your organization | Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Specify the CR2 config and enroll it in LIFELINKcentral | Fund the purchase (unless a grant applies) and name a site contact | Agree on a visible, short-walk placement |
| Deliver, connect Wi-Fi, set protocols, apply updates | Provide Wi-Fi; tell us about network or location changes | Keep the path clear; report damage, theft, or a use immediately |
| Watch readiness alerts and coordinate pad/battery replacement as agreed | Replace pads/battery when notified, or buy replacements through us | After a use: leave the AED if safe, confirm 9-1-1, notify us so we can pull data and coordinate any necessary equipment replacement |
| Retrieve analysis over Wi-Fi when available | Maintain internal emergency procedures and staff awareness | Support a short after-action review without sharing more health information than care requires |
No Wi-Fi? No problem!
You do not need Wi-Fi in order to purchase an AED. These defibrillators will work without an internet connection. Your organization will still be responsible for ensuring that the battery and pads are within specification for use, and we can continue to connect the devices (manually) to our program. The AEDs have a USB connection which allows us to provide updates and analyze patient data manually.