The Rural Community Defibrillator Group (RCDG), Princes Risborough Town Council and Lloyd Latchford (a local business), today (13th August 2018) unveiled a defibrillator situated at Princes Risborough station with the kind permission of Chiltern Railways.
The portable medical device situated on the platform entrance offers immediate, 24/7, life-saving support to victims of sudden heart complications until paramedics arrive.
Paul Rogerson, Treasurer of RCDG said “We’re are delighted to have been given the support from Chiltern Railways, Lloyd Latchford and the Town Council for this project. We are always looking at further opportunities to increase the number of defibrillators as may be appropriate to each area in and around Princes Risborough and also to help with training people in how to react to heart emergency situations. The defibrillators are fully automatic and if you dial 999 you will directed to your nearest public Defibrillator as appropriate.
“You never know when you may need to use one of these machines and they do save lives. We are pleased to be able to partner with the local councils, First Responders, the British Heart Foundation, local companies and individuals to put this life saving equipment in place”
Geoff Clark from the Risborough First Responders added that working alongside RCDG they are improving the chances of saving lives in the Risborough area where ambulance response times could be longer than average.
Matthew Walsh, Mayor of Princes Risborough Town Council added “The Town Council is delighted to support the tremendous work of the RCDG in order to provide another Defibrillator for the Town and its Community.
Rob Munday, Station Manager at Chiltern Railways said: “I’d like to thank the Rural Community Defibrillator Group for their hard work in arranging this life-saving machine for the station. I’d also like to thank everyone who contributed, it’s a great example of what can be achieved when we come together to help our local community.”
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