Delta strives to keep our parks and facilities safe and accessible for everyone. We’ve installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) across our parks and community facilities. Outdoor units are housed in climate controlled, monitored cabinets so they’re ready to use 24 hours a day, while indoor units are available during each facility’s operating hours. Early intervention with CPR and an AED during a sudden cardiac arrest dramatically improves survival rates.
What is an AED?
An automated external defibrillator is a portable, lifesaving device that analyses a person’s heart rhythm when they are in cardiac arrest. If necessary, it delivers an electric shock to help restore a normal heartbeat. AEDs are designed to be safe and easy to use by anyone; they provide clear visual and verbal instructions and will only deliver a shock if it’s medically required.
When to Use an AED
Use an AED when someone is unresponsive, not breathing and has no detectable pulse. Time is critical – the chance of survival from cardiac arrest decreases rapidly each minute without treatment. Quick access to an AED, coupled with CPR, greatly improves the chances of survival.
Steps to Use an AED
If you see someone in cardiac arrest (or even think they might be):
- Call 911 immediately. Tell the dispatcher your exact location.
- Begin hands-only CPR. Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest until help arrives.
- Retrieve the nearest AED. Send someone to get it. If you are alone and the AED is very close, get it first, then return to the person.
- Turn on the AED and follow the instructions. The device will guide you through attaching the pads and will only administer a shock if needed. You do not need prior training to use an AED.
Delta’s Network of AEDs
Delta maintains an extensive network of AEDs:
- Outdoor units: 9 AED wall mounts and stands located in parks and available 24 hours a day.
- Indoor units: 25 AEDs installed in civic facilities such as recreation centres, arenas, fieldhouses and community halls.
These devices are available during each facility’s normal operating hours and are located in highly visible areas.
Find an AED Near You
Below is a list of AED locations so you can quickly identify where to find a unit in an emergency.
Why Accessible AEDs Matter
Every minute without defibrillation significantly reduces survival. By placing AEDs outdoors and making them available 24/7, Delta removes the barrier of locked buildings. Indoor AEDs supplement this network, ensuring that people in recreation centres and other civic spaces have access to lifesaving equipment when they need it. When bystanders call 911, provide CPR and apply an AED before emergency responders arrive, the chances of survival increase dramatically.