Rescue Beats offers guidance for selecting the right equipment for your needs. To ease
confusion, we have created ‘fire-code ready’ packages for each type of building or
business as defined in the code.
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It’s a portable device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and can deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
In Broward County, the requirements for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) under fire codes generally include:
Accessibility: AEDs must be placed in easily accessible locations, particularly in areas with a high volume of public traffic, such as schools, gyms, malls, and large workplaces.