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06/03/2026

JUNE 1-7 IS CPR/AED AWARENESS WEEK

What you need to know:

⚠️ Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills 436,000 people in the U.S. every year.

⚠️ Survival rates are under 6% if nothing is done prior to EMS arrival.

⚠️ 9 in 10 cardiac victims who receive a shock from an AED in the first minute live.

⚠️ 87% of Americans agree that if they were having a cardiac arrest, they would want a bystander to use an AED on them.

⚠️ 51% of employees don't know where their workplace AED is located.

The takeaway? Most deaths from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest event are preventable with early bystander CPR and quick access to an AED.

Be prepared to save a life.

We're proud to be a Premier ZOLL AED Distributor serving Western PA and clients nationwide.

We've also trained thousands across the nation to be prepared to save lives with CPR & AED training.

Trust us to train you. Because YOU can save a life.

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05/27/2026

11 more AEDs placed where every second counts. 🚓⚡️

We’re proud to partner with the Green Tree Police Department to help equip their officers with 11 new AEDs — giving them the tools to respond quickly when lives are on the line.

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05/25/2026

Per his mom, zero brain damage!

All because a bystander jumped in and started early CPR!

How are we still asking this question...why aren't AEDs required at ALL sporting events across ALL states where kids are present?

You can follow Bryson's story under his mom's Facebook account.

Praying for a speedy recovery do Bryson! ♥️

❤️TEEN SUFFERS CARDIAC ARREST WHILE PLAYING BASEBALL OVER THE WEEKEND❤️

5/21/26

A North Carolina family is calling for more lifesaving equipment at youth sporting events after their 13-year-old son collapsed from cardiac arrest during a baseball game this past weekend.

Bryson Blanton was rounding second base during a game in Charlotte when he suddenly fell to the ground. His parents, Randy Blanton and Samantha Blanton, said there had been no warning signs that anything was wrong.

The family says Bryson likely survived because an off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer immediately rushed in to perform CPR while waiting for paramedics to arrive.

According to Bryson’s father, the officer asked for an AED defibrillator at the field, but there wasn’t one available. Fortunately, nearby paramedics had an AED and were able to restore Bryson’s heartbeat.

Now, the Blanton family hopes Bryson’s experience raises awareness about the need for AEDs at youth sporting events and public spaces.

“Not just for the athletes,” Samantha Blanton said. “What if it’s a grandparent sitting in the stands? What if it’s a young sibling playing on the playground? What if it’s the umpire?”

Bryson remains hospitalized but is reportedly improving each day, and his family expects him to be taken off a ventilator soon. His mother described him as “a living miracle” while thanking the baseball community and strangers who have supported the family through the ordeal.

North Carolina law currently requires AEDs in government and state-owned buildings, but not necessarily at all youth sports facilities.

Prayers for Bryson!

05/14/2026

NEW PA AED LAW IN EFFECT AS OF MAY 13, 2026!!

Why is this so important?

💥 More than 23,000 children under the age of 18 in the U.S. experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting.

💥 Of the 23,000 child cardiac arrest cases, 40% are sports-related.

💥 In schools with AEDs, about 70% of children survive cardiac arrest - THAT'S HUGE!

💥 If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival.

💥 Having an AED onsite and trained rescuers ready to start CPR makes all the difference between life and death.

Is your school, office, company, organization ready and prepared?

We are Pennsylvania's largest ZOLL AED Distributor and Pittsburgh's top CPR Training Center, we're ready to help you be RESCUE READY.

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Currently offering generous trade-in rebates on old AEDs.

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

A CPR class turned into a real-life emergency when an instructor suddenly went into cardiac arrest mid-lesson — and the EMT students he trained sprang into action, performing CPR and using an AED to save his life. It’s a powerful reminder that CPR training truly saves lives when every second counts. ❤️

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Saving Lives With CPR & AEDs

Karl Arps was demonstrating the signs of a heart attack during a training course when he really had one, and went into cardiac arrest.

05/08/2026

A local PGH Cardiac Arrest save at the Oakland Giant Eagle!

A powerful reminder that CPR knowledge and AED access truly matter!

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Saving Lives With &

The morning of April 12, Jaime Frame was in the checkout line at the Greenfield Giant Eagle. Frame, a 26-year-old nurse at UPMC Passavant in McCandless,...

04/30/2026

Your knowledge and actions can save a life!

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A 17-year-old Lawrence County suffered sudden cardiac arrest Jan. 2, but was saved by the quick actions of Chippewa Township police, fire and EMS.

04/24/2026

Keeping your AED rescue-ready can save a life.

AEDs don't require a lot of maintenance and will even perform automated self-checks on their own. However, since they are life-saving devices, it is highly recommended to check for at least the following items monthly:

✅ Check for a green checkmark or green light indicator on the front of the unit

✅ Inspect electrode pads & batteries for expiration dates

✅ Verify that the pads are pre-connected to the unit

✅ Make sure that a rescue accessory kit is available

If you would like our FREE AED Monthly Maintenance Checklist, comment "checklist" in the comments or visit our website to download the PDF.

For information on AED Maintenance Programs available for purchase to make maintaining your devices even easier, visit our website or contact us for more info!

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04/22/2026

Don't let your BLS certification lapse!

Upcoming AHA BLS Renewal Course:

🗓️ MAY 6TH

⏰ 6PM

📍 SHADY SIDE (PGH) TRAINING SITE

This is a blended course (part online, part in-person).

Please register @ WWW.CPRTRAININGPITTSBURGH.COM (under upcoming classes)