Defibrillator on hand at Maple St Co-op

THE community is set to become even safer, with Maple Street Co-op recently installing a defibrillator (AED) to assist in the instance of a cardiac arrest incident in the shop or on Maple Street. Many of the Co-op team members have recently gained their certificate in First Aid, including CPR. Upon learning that timely use of an AED is critical; the Co-op decided to invest in an automatic defibrillator - a machine that provides an electric shock to stabilise the heart.

“The machine is one of the latest available with a screen and soundtrack to guide the first aider in its use, and when to perform CPR,” said manager Peter Pamment.

“We decided to install one because of our central location, our seven-day trading and to co-operate locally by providing this service to our neighbours. We will be informing our 1,400 Co-op owner-members and our wider community that the machine is here just inside our front door,” said Peter.

“We were mindful to choose a local supplier to keep money in our area and benefit our community, which is one of the reasons we used Peter from EMT Safety Solutions, based here in Maleny. And also, that his AED is a great piece of technology!”

For further information, please email Fi on assistantmanager@ maplestreet.coop most severe heart defects. At two years old, Harley has already undergone two openheart surgeries for his condition.

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