AED Loaner Program | County of Essex

Essex-Windsor EMS has automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that are available on loan for use at short-term special events and in unique circumstances where temporary access to an AED can help enhance public safety.

The AEDs are in backpacks to make them as portable as possible. There is no cost to borrow the AEDs, but you must complete an application form and receive approval in advance.

Here is what you will require to complete the application:

Government issued photo identification for the person who will pick up the AED(s).
At least one person, who will be at the event or location where the AED(s) will be used, must have up-to-date first aid and/or CPR certification. This certification must be presented when the AED(s) is/are picked up from Essex-Windsor EMS.

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. We advise submitting your application as early as possible and allowing a minimum of 5 business days for the application to be processed.

We will use in the information you provide in your application to determine whether you will require more than one AED.

AED Loaner Application form

AEDs help save lives

Sudden cardiac arrest is unpredictable. It can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. In fact, one occurs every nine minutes in Canada. The key to positive outcomes in these situations is a rapid response.

If a sudden cardiac arrest victim receives defibrillation through an AED within the first minute, the survival rate is estimated at 90 per cent. For every minute that passes without defibrillation, the probability of survival decreases by seven to 10 per cent.

Having an AED in the right place at the right time can save a life.

AED loaner backpacks

A portable AED with the pads, accessories and backpack.

The fine print

The AED Loaner Application form includes a release that must be signed by the person picking up the AED(s). You can read the full release below.

Release of Liability and Indemnity

In exchange for participation in the Automated External Defibrillator Rental Program (the “Program”) organized by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (“EWEMS”) and/or use of any Automated External Defibrillator(s) supplied by or through EWEMS (the “AED”), and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Applicant hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

The Applicant will ensure that the AED is accessible, operational and rescue ready at all times, and the Applicant will follow any instructions or directions given by EWEMS (including any of its employees, representatives or agents), whether verbal or in writing, with respect to the possession, storage, installation, maintenance, repair, deployment and/or use of the AED.
The Applicant recognizes that there are certain inherent risks associated with the Program and the possession, storage, installation, maintenance, repair, deployment and/or use of the AED. The Applicant assumes full responsibility for any and all such duties and risks.
The Applicant hereby releases and forever discharges EWEMS (including its Councillors, directors, employees,representatives, agents, advisors, successors and assigns) from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, applications, proceedings, judgments, settlements, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, fines, costs, expenses, fees, disbursements (including legal fees and disbursements) or liabilities (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Claims”), whatsoever, which the Applicant (including its directors, employees, representatives, agents, advisors, heirs, successorsand assigns) has or may have in any way connected to or arising from the Program or the possession, storage, installation, maintenance, repair, deployment or use of the AED.
The Applicant indemnifies and holds harmless EWEMS (including its Councillors, directors, employees, representatives,agents, advisors, successors and assigns) from and against any and all Claims, whatsoever, which any third party has or may have in any way connected to or arising from the Program or the possession, storage, installation, maintenance, repair, deployment or use of the AED.
The Applicant will be responsible for costs associated with replacing the AED if it is damaged, stolen or lost, except the Applicant will not be responsible for any costs associated with normal wear and tear of the AED.
This Release of Liability and Indemnity shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and any dispute arising from this Release of Liability and Indemnity will be adjudicated by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
If any part of this Release of Liability and Indemnity is found to be invalid, unenforceable or void, the remaining terms and provisions shall be deemed to be severable from the part so found and shall remain in full force and effect.
This Release of Liability and Indemnity may be electronically executed and transmitted in counterpart, which shall be deemed an original and to be the same instrument.
The Applicant has carefully read and considered this Release of Liability and Indemnity, and the Applicant is entering into this Release of Liability and Indemnity freely, voluntarily and with full understanding of its legal consequences.

For more information contact us at defib@countyofessex.ca.

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