Friends of Ware Seniors consider AED purchase; fire department to advise on compatibility

At its January 2019 meeting, the Commission on Aging heard that the Friends of Ware Seniors Inc. is considering purchasing an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the Senior Center. J. Cappe relayed the group's interest and said the committee would seek further information on costs and compatibility.

Deputy Fire Chief Wloch told the COA he would "provide prices/quotes" and that "the AED has to be compatible with the units that are used by the WFD." The compatibility requirement will guide vendor selection and any training or ongoing maintenance arrangements with the Ware Fire Department (WFD). Funding for the purchase was not specified.

The exchange was recorded under the meeting's "Comments and Concerns" item; no formal vote or procurement action was taken at the meeting. The COA asked staff and the Fire Department to return with price quotes and specifications for a later decision.