Oldambt calls on residents to join lifesaving network as citizen first responders
Every minute counts during a cardiac arrest. Oldambt residents can now help save lives by signing up as citizen first responders or registering their AEDs, ensuring faster emergency response before ambulances arrive.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Oldambt (Groningen) |
| Call to Action | Register as citizen first responder or register AEDs |
| Registration Platform | HartslagNu |
| Current AED Status | Some AEDs not registered in HartslagNu’s alerting system |
| Emergency Response Process | 112 alert triggers citizen responders to start CPR or fetch nearby AEDs |
| Availability | Most AEDs accessible 24/7 |
The municipality of Oldambt plays a coordinating role in local emergency preparedness by encouraging residents to participate in lifesaving initiatives. It collaborates with HartslagNu to integrate citizen responders and AEDs into the official emergency response system.
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Sign up as a citizen first responder and register your AED
The municipality of Oldambt is calling on residents to sign up as citizen first responders and to register their AEDs with HartslagNu. The more people and AEDs available, the greater the chance that lives can be saved in the event of a cardiac arrest.
In the municipality of Oldambt, AED cabinets containing an AED are located in various places. Some of these devices belong to the municipality, while others are owned by individuals, businesses, or organisations. However, not all AEDs have yet been registered in HartslagNu’s alerting system. The municipality is therefore urging residents and organisations to register their AEDs and sign up as citizen first responders.
When someone dials 112 due to a suspected cardiac arrest, HartslagNu automatically sends an alert to citizen first responders in the vicinity of the victim. Some of them are instructed to start resuscitation immediately, while others are asked to collect a registered AED. Only these responders receive the code to open the AED cabinet. This ensures that help can be provided as quickly as possible while the ambulance is on its way.
There are AEDs in many locations across Oldambt, and most are available around the clock. However, not all devices have been registered in the system. By registering AEDs, they can be deployed more quickly in an emergency.
Deputy Mayor Erich Wünker emphasises the importance of citizen first responders: “In the event of a cardiac arrest, every minute counts. Citizen first responders can often arrive on the scene faster than the ambulance. Their efforts can literally make the difference between life and death.”
Deputy Mayor Gert Engelkens is also urging residents to get involved: “Together, we can make our municipality safer. The more people who sign up and the more AEDs that are available, the greater the chance that someone survives a cardiac arrest.”
Residents who can perform resuscitation and wish to become citizen first responders, as well as individuals or organisations that own an AED, can sign up via www.hartslagnu.nl.
By working together and expanding the network of citizen first responders and AEDs, help can be provided more quickly in emergency situations, saving more lives.