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No. 23-0700
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
May 16, 2023
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SUBJECT: AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS PROGRAM
The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide an update on Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) that are
deployed at city facilities, which facilities have devices, and how the devices are maintained.
AED Administrative Regulation A-9
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) have become much easier to use over the past couple of decades and have
proven critical in life-saving procedures in response to cardiac emergencies.
In 2002 Administrative Regulation A-9 was approved with three objectives:
1. Placing AEDs in city buildings
2. Establishing a training program
3. Monitoring the placement and maintenance of AEDs.
The City's Health Department was responsible for carrying out these tasks. However, in 2011 the Health
Department was dissolved and the responsibility was shifted to Fire's Emergency Medical Services/Operations
Division (Fire-EM). Since then, Fire has been responsible for managing the City's AED program. The program is
guided by three primary documents which include the original AR A-9 from 2002, the Public Access Defibrillation
(PAD) Guidelines developed by Fire-EM, and the PAD Summary. This program has been successful in addressing
it's intended objectives and it continues to be implemented.
AED Training Program — Any CPR education program includes the use of AED's. The machines also have a voice
prompt that assists a lay provider in the proper utilization. Both the FWFD and MedStar are active in the training of
CPR and AED use to anyone who desires the education.
AED Funding_— The cost of these machines have decreased considerably in price over the last several years. There
was an initial outlay of funding for the AED's but there is not a defined budget for purchase of these units annually.
The FWFD has a contract to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the units although each department provides
funding FID's to fire which is primarily for the consumables of the defibrillation pads and batteries.
AED Inventory
We currently have 160 AEDs, in spaces managed by 15 city departments, in 105 locations across the City. Many,
but not all, of these devices can be found in the more public -facing buildings. Fire's Emergency Management
Division also has a proactive program for maintaining the batteries and other consumable components to ensure they
remain functional when needed.
Benchmark Review of Texas Municipalities
In a recent benchmark of AED Programs across other Texas municipalities, PMD found that none of the programs
are exactly the same and, when compared with other cities, the City of Fort Worth has put together a robust program.
The table in the second page shows the characteristics of AED programs in other large cities in Texas. In some
instances, city staff performs the inspections and maintenance and in others it is performed by a contractor.
Staff will continue to implement and maintain this program.
Lastly, PMD is currently developing the plan for implementing an AED program, with the assistance of the Fire
Department, at Future City Hall.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 23-0700
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
May 16, 2023
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SUBJECT: AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS PROGRAM
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For questions regarding this information, please contact Steve Cooke, Director of Property Management, at 817-392-
5134.
David Cooke
City Manager
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 23-0700
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City
Program?
In City Buildings?
How are AEDs Obtained?
Procurement
Funding
Managing Department
Who maintains?
Y N
Method
Source
Depts. submit requests and Fire sends back quotes
Fort
Yes, the City
Yes, in over 1�0
from Zoll Medical. Fire creates order and delivers the
Requesting
Fire Department -Emergency
The City of Fart Worth
Worth
has a program
buildings.
equipment. Training for employees is given only at
Sole Source
department
Management
Fire Department
per AR A-9.
the time of installation and consists of "hands -only"
Funds
CPR & AEG use.
Yes, the City
Yes, buildings are
Each Department manages their own
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer reviews
has a draft
determined based
AED -Austin Energy, Muni Court, Public
various models and determines those models that
Grant
Austin
program for
upon departmental
COOP
Works, Building Services, Aviation,
COOP Vendor
are acceptable for departmental (non -first responder)
Funding
departmental
discretion and
Convention Center, Fire, Library, Parks,
use. Training is given to staff in those buildings.
AEDs.
need.
Public Health, Animal Services.
The City utilizes the
Yes, there are AEDs
DFR (Dallas Fire -Rescue) is responsible
contract which allows
located throughout
A contract was bid out. The City finalized a new
Grants and
for DFR awned AEDs. The Office of
for services to be
Dallas
Yes
the City owned
agreement with Stryker, toll Medical, and Phillips to
Competitive
General
Emergency Management is responsible
provided by the
Bidding
buildings and
provide AED and defibrillators.
Fund
for maintaining the AED's located at City
manufacturer or an
properties.
facilities.
authorized repair
provider.
Yes, the City
Governmental
Each Department is responsible for
El Paso
Yes
AEDs are purchased through City funds.
Na Response
City Funds
No Response
buildings have
maintaining theirAED's.
AEDs.
The City does purchase most AEDs through vendor:
Yes, in all city
123 AED.
Competitive
General
The Departments are responsible for the
The maintenance of
Plano
Yes
buildings.
Departments obtain quotes and depending on the
Bidding and
Fund
purchase of the units.
these units is handled
amount the City will then check HUB's and
COOPs
by the vendor.
cooperative contracts.
The Departments are responsible for
Yes, in every City
They obtain the AEDs using the ambulance contract
Grant
requesting AEDs from Fire however the
Arlington
Yes
Facility -aver 1�d
Contract
AMR (vendor)
buildings.
with AMR (ambulance provider).
Funding
Fire Department manages the funding
and communication with the vendor.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS