24/7 AED arrives in Branxholme

BRANXHOLME Police Station received a new addition recently - a 24/7 publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Pictured with the device are Branxholme Police Station officer in charge and leading senior constable, David Tognon, Branxholme Progress Association president, Carly Gladwell, and Branxholme Rodeo Committee director, Leonie Bell, who helped fund the purchase. Photo: SAMANTHA MCCOMBE.

By Macey Sanders

April 07, 2023 | 7:00 PM

AN incident last year that saw one local asked if they had access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the middle of the night prompted Branxholme locals to band together to get a 24/7 accessible device for their town.

Located on the wall next to the door of the Branxholme Police Station, the new AED arrived two weeks ago and is now ready for public use.