Public Access AED Program
The Town of Stratford is committed to making automated external defibrillators (AEDs) accessible to people who live, work, visit, or conduct business in our community. The goal is to provide timely access to an AED when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest.
Overview
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency in which the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. Early recognition, CPR, and rapid access to an AED are essential to improving the chance of survival.
One cause of sudden cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation—a dangerous heart rhythm that prevents the heart from pumping blood effectively. Defibrillation delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal rhythm. When a shock is needed, every minute matters.
Why Public Access AEDs Matter
Waiting for emergency responders to arrive can delay defibrillation. Placing AEDs in accessible community locations allows bystanders to respond sooner and provide potentially lifesaving assistance before EMS arrives.
This approach, known as public access defibrillation (PAD), helps close the gap between a person’s collapse and emergency treatment. Stratford’s Public Access AED Program supports this goal by promoting access to AEDs throughout the community.
REGISTER A NEW AED:
Register your AED with the Town of Stratford to help strengthen our community’s emergency response. Registration ensures your AED’s location is included in our 9-1-1 dispatch system and connects you with Stratford EMS for guidance and support in managing your AED program—helping you stay prepared when every second counts.
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