Sanibel Fishing Pier now equipped with AED

The Sanibel Fishing Pier, Lighthouse Beach Park, 144 Periwinkle Way, is now equipped with a defibrillator (AED). The unit is in the public area that is accessible to the public utilizing the pier.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.
All City of Sanibel employees are trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Additionally, every Sanibel Police cruiser is equipped with an AED.
In addition to deployment of defibrillators in each Sanibel police cruiser and the excellent response times by fire and EMTs, many Sanibel private property owners such as churches and nonprofits have also installed AED’s on their properties.
The city has additional AEDs deployed at the following locations: Center 4 Life; City Hall, council chambers; City Hall, second floor, top of the main stairway; City Hall, outside wall; Sanibel Public Works; Recreation Center, life guard office; Recreation Center, hallway at weight room; Recreation Center, gym west side; Recreation Center, gym east side; Donax Sanitary Sewer Facility and Sanibel Fishing Pier.
The City of Sanibel Police Department also has AEDs deployed in the marine patrol vessel and the beach patrol vehicle.
City of Sanibel Interim Chief of Police Bill Dalton reminds everyone the first step anytime a person may need emergency medical attention is to call 9-1-1.
CPR courses are offered on a regular basis to the citizens of Sanibel. Courses are offered at the Sanibel Recreation Center, by calling (239) 472-0345, and the Sanibel Fire District, by calling (239)472-5525. The City of Sanibel strongly recommends every citizen to be trained in CPR.