LEWISTON — The Lewiston Firefighters Association has donated an Automated External Defibrillator package to the Lewiston City Council.

In an effort to increase the survivability of sudden heart related conditions through quick emergency medical assistance, LFA wanted its donation to be reflective of the core mission of what firefighters do — serve residents in a life-saving manner. The AED is on the second floor of Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St. Lewiston municipal employee Joline Boulay will provide AED training to those municipal employees who are interested. Boulay is CPR, first AID and AED certified.

In response to the donation, Mayor Robert E. Macdonald said, “We are very grateful to the Lewiston Firefighters Association for providing such a valuable piece of equipment in light of a possible medical emergency.”

In recognition of a challenging economy, the LFA also wants to assist in providing four more AEDs throughout the community.

LFA President Rick Cailler said, “In an effort to make best use of our limited funds, we are looking to provide four $700 grants towards the cost of an AED package to willing Lewiston partners. They would join us in an effort to place these defibrillators within the City of Lewiston— either in their own building/business or join us in gifting to a municipal building. Each grant would cover more than 50 percent of the purchase price of an AED package.” To inquire more about the LFA grant opportunity, individuals may contact the association at [email protected].