Community CAREThe Orland Fire Protection District Community CARE program

is dedicated to the proposition that when it comes down to

those precious minutes following sudden cardiac arrest,

planning saves lives.

There is a 90% survival rate for victims of sudden cardiac arrest

with effective CPR and ready access to an automated external

defibrillator (AED). CARE’s primary mission is two-fold: (1) to

increase the number of people trained in CPR and the use of an

AED and (2) to increase the availability of Public Access to

Defibrillators (PADs). Furthermore, the program aims to create a

monitoring/maintenance program ensuring CPR skills remain

current and defibrillator batteries and pads remain operational.

Community CARE is modeled from a successful Seattle,

Washington, program boasting a near 50% survival rate in

reducing fatalities from cardiac arrest.

CPRCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency

procedure that preserves blood circulation and brain function of

a person in cardiac arrest through manual chest compressions.

CPR creates artificial blood circulation through the heart until

spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in

cardiac arrest can be restored. The Orland Fire Protection

District provides FREE CPR training courses every other month

or so and monthly classes accredited for healthcare providers.

Information on both courses is detailed on our website.

The Orland Fire FoundationThe Orland Fire Foundation is a not-for-profit organization aimed at providing fire prevention and public safety awareness to the Orland Fire District community. All donations are tax deductible.

The foundation supports Community CARE by matching funds, purchasing AED devices and providing maintenance or replacement of batteries and pads.

Public support of the foundation will enable Community CARE to save the lives of those who reside and work in the Orland Fire Protection District.

While sudden cardiac arrest can occur at any age, the average age is 65.

The AED device assists the operator in performingCPR to a heart attack victim

DefibrillatorsWhen sudden cardiac arrest occurs, minutes and seconds count. Access to an automated external defibrillator (AED)

increases the patient’s chances of survival. AED is a portable electronic device that sends an electric shock to the heart

that will restore the natural heart rhythm to the victim during a cardiac arrest.

When the AED electrodes are applied to the victim's chest, it automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and the rescuer is

then advised whether a shock is needed to regain a normal heart beat. The AED gives audible instructions to the operator

indicating when to administer CPR and when to stand clear for the electrical shock to the heart.

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A Real Life Saving StoryOn Sunday, February 10, 2013, a 32-year old male went into sudden cardiac arrest at a sports facility in Orland Park. An OFPD firefighter just happened to be at the facility and immediately administered CPR. A young man located an AED device that was on site and the firefighter utilized it until emergency personnel arrived at the scene. As a result of early intervention through CPR and the use of an AED, the victim regained consciousness and began breathing.

Annually, 61 million Americans have cardiovascular disease resulting in 300,000 to 400,000 deaths from sudden cardiac arrest. Incidents involving cardiac issues can be unpredictable and the faster one can perform CPR and use an AED, the better the chances are of survival.

Editorial January 29, 2013

Our View: OFPD Program Will Save Lives

…”we offer praise for the fire district and its Community CARE program, which hopes

to get grant money to install automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, in businesses

to save lives.”

“It’s a sensible and comforting trend and one that we hope gains momentum.”

9790 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60462

Phone: 708-349-0074Fax: 708-349-0354

Email: CommunityCARE@orlandfire.orgWeb Address:

www.OrlandFire.org/OrlandFireFoundation/CommunityCare