An Outdoor SaveStation Tower is being unveiled at Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park today in Memory of former Deputy Mayor Scott Jermey.
It will feature a life-saving AED (automated external defibrillator) inside the free-standing SaveStation Tower, which lights up at night, and is clearly marked for public use.
The SaveStation donation, spearheaded by the Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association, is the result of a contribution by the HVPOA, and generous donations from citizens and businesses within the Horseshoe Valley Area,
in collaboration with the Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro-Medonte Fire and the Township’s Parks division) and Odyssey Medical, marking the first placement of an outdoor AED SaveStation in the Township’s municipal park system.
The Zoll Plus AED, generously donated by Odyssey Medical, is equipped with a SaveStation AIVI GO monitoring device. This provides 24/7 monitoring of the AED status, ensuring it is ‘ready for rescue’. It also includes location services with GPS tracking, and hands-free 2-way communication with emergency services.
Kevin Jones, Executive Director of Event Operations, National, Odyssey Medical commented that “Odyssey Medical is proud to be a member of the Oro-Medonte community. When the opportunity to support this vital safety initiative became available, the answer was easy. We hope the local community will continue to support this initiative in building a cardiac safe community.”
The SaveStation cabinet keeps the AED warm in the winter, and cool in the summer – this technology has been in Europe for over 10 years. SaveStation is proudly bringing this life-saving equipment to North America.
Mayor Harry Hughes commented that “the SaveStation Tower, with life-saving AED technology within the Township’s municipal park system, is an extremely important step to assist with keeping the Oro-Medonte community safe. Donating the SaveStation in former Deputy Mayor Scott Jermey’s memory exemplifies the significant level of importance Deputy Mayor Jermey placed on public health and safety. Oro-Medonte Council thanks all those; both past and present, who continue to work to increase the availability of AEDs throughout our community.”
Pat Jermey commented that “Scott’s sisters are honoured that his service to the community will be recognized through this AED installation. If installations in public settings such as this one can help to save a life; that would be the realization of his vision for Oro-Medonte.”
The first outdoor SaveStation in North America was placed in Barrie, Ontario. For the past five (5) years; communities, schools, outdoor facilities, neighbourhoods, etc. have been actively involved with assisting to place AEDs outdoors in highly visible and recognizable SaveStation Towers, easily accessible, and close to people.