READY in Your Community

Where AED Placement Saves Lives Across Canada

AED placement is one of the most overlooked factors in cardiac-emergency planning.

Mounting a single device in a hallway does not guarantee protection. Best-practice guidelines aim for AED access within three minutes of collapse, accounting for walking distance, stairwells, locked doors, outdoor winter conditions, and crowd density.

AED4Life works with municipalities and organizations nationwide to conduct placement reviews in:

• Arenas and recreation centres
• Libraries and faith buildings
• Schools and campuses
• Office towers
• Residential complexes
• Manufacturing facilities
• Outdoor gathering spaces

Canadian climates often require heated cabinets, monitored enclosures, and high-visibility signage to maintain year-round accessibility.

Community venues often favour Philips models like the OnSite and FRx because of their intuitive design, durability, and pediatric-ready features—making them ideal for schools, rinks, and volunteer-run facilities.

High-traffic commercial properties often choose ZOLL devices for CPR coaching and wireless monitoring.

AED4Life integrates both options into programs that include installation guidance, signage, and long-term oversight through TrackMyAED.

Heart Month is the perfect time for communities to:

• Sponsor AEDs for local arenas
• Replace aging equipment in seniors’ residences
• Improve condo coverage
• Protect volunteer fire halls
• Expand outdoor access in parks and trails

READY means placing lifesaving tools where Canadians live, work, and gather.