Congratulations to the Publix employees who acted quickly to save a life! This is a "feel good" story from a Publix in St. Petersburg, FL. In March, when a customer in the store became unresponsive, Publix employees rushed to his aid, calling 911, giving chest compressions, and using their store's AED.

The customer, who is doing very well, recently returned to Publix, grateful to all the employees and emergency responders who helped give this story a positive outcome. 

Watch the News Channel 8 video for the full story, and recognition of those involved in this life-saving effort!

Life Safety Solutions is proud to partner with Publix to provide AED Management services.

Congratulations Heart of the Game!
Heart of the Game is a non-profit organization that provides free AEDs and training to youth sports programs throughout Florida. In August 2018, HOTG presented their very first AED. The AED was given to Adam Charles, mentor and leader of a mobile youth athletic training camp for inner city kids ages 8-18. HOTG gave away this first AED in partnership with Life Safety Solutions. LSS president and owner, Dave Magruder, attended the HOTG presentation at Lincoln Park at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, and enjoyed the basketball skills demonstration put on by the enthusiastic youth players. Of the presentation, Magruder said, "It's important to have an AED accessible during sports practices and games, but the reality is, it's not always financially feasible. HOTG is providing a "life-saving" service in supporting these organizations. I was proud to be a part of giving back to the community in partnership with Heart of the Game."

When available and used quickly, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR help save lives, giving victims of sudden cardiac arrest the best chance for a positive outcome. 
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Video of the special, first AED give away produced by Heart of the Game. HOTG sponsored by Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.

About Life Safety Solutions: We offer reliable and affordable AED Management & CPR AED Training, Church & School Security Assessments, Emergency Preparedness, Loss Control & Safety Training, School Emergency Epinephrine Management Program, and Consulting.

October is Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month. Act quickly to call 911, perform CPR and use an AED for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), Help save a life! Call us to schedule training for your organization: 561-748-0000. #callpushshock ❤️

Recent tragic incidents in our schools have made school safety a priority for communities, administrators, parents and students. In response, the Catholic Diocese of Orlando of Central Florida has announced the rollout of a Parish and School Security Program. Life Safety Solutions has been selected by the diocese to carry out assessments for 40 schools and 36 parishes. After completing the assessments, Life Safety Solutions will present prioritized, site-specific recommendations, and provide crisis response training and drills.

​Dave Magruder, Life Safety Solutions President, states, "It is extremely unfortunate that current events make it necessary to address heightened safety and security issues. That said, we are impressed with the dedication of Diocese of Orlando in their efforts to prioritize the safety of its parishes and schools, and we are humbled to be selected to provide these additional services.

Just another stop during a day-in-the-life of our AED Inspector, John Parr. Our AED inspectors make multiple stops per day providing onsite inspection services throughout Florida. AED Inspections are one component of a strong AED Management Program. We provide AED Programs, in addition to other safety services, to public and private businesses and organizations of all sizes.

One Million Epinephrine Auto-Injectors donated to schools in 2017
Today, Mylan announced their EpiPen4Schools Program has donated over 1,000,000 Epinephrine Auto-Injectors. Their program helps ensure that epinephrine - the only first-line treatment for a life-threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis - is available to those experiencing anaphylaxis in a school setting.

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Thinking of all our friends, associates and co-workers who have been preparing for Hurricane Irma for the last several days. While the track of the storm has shifted slightly over the last week, the whole state of Florida has been warned to be ready, be safe. We hope you and yours are settled-in safely now. After the storm, we will emerge, ready to take on whatever Irma throws our way.

To the first responders and emergency personnel who will be on duty while the rest of us are keeping our own families safe and secure, we are grateful for these brave people and the sacrifices they make. We send prayers for their safety during the storm and recovery period.

As for Life Safety Solutions, our services and communications may be temporarily hampered due to Irma, however we will do our best to respond to calls and emails as quickly as possible.

Hoping that everyone stays safe.

Image from: National Hurricane Center - Hurricane Irma - www.nhc.noaa.gov

Recognize the warning signs and act F.A.S.T. to give victims the best chances for survival and recovery.

As part of Today's coverage of Bob Harper this week, a reporter along with an American Heart Association representative visit a fitness center to see if members can find the AED. After little success, AHA Instructor Sarah Gillen offers this important advice:

During a cardiac arrest emergency, every second counts. Calling 911, retrieving and using the AED, and performing CPR must happen within minutes. Time spent searching for an AED, or wondering if there even is one, can drastically affect the victim's chances of survival.