Press release
The Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department announced the arrival of a donated LUCAS Chest Compression System Product.
The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their husband and father, Michael Woodward, a lifetime resident who was known for his philanthropy and leadership in many different organizations. As stated in his obituary; “Big Mike/Woody’ went to the great duck blind in the sky on July 11, 2023.”
The LUCAS Chest Compression System, designed and developed by the Swedish company Jolife, is a pneumatic chest compression tool that delivers CPR to a patient while maintaining a fixed and steady rate of compression. It allows EMTs to focus on other lifesaving efforts while the Lucas handles the CPR.
Founded in the year 1947, the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer, non-profit Fire Department with a primary response area that includes but is not limited to: The Town of Alabama, Basom, the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge, as well as mutual aid response provided to our surrounding communities.
Annually, we respond to over 350 calls for service across our response area. Community contributions are crucial to sustaining and growing our exceptionally busy volunteer organization, which comprises highly trained and dedicated members.
The Woodward Family donated the lifesaving equipment in memory of their husband/father Michael Woodward who passed away on July 11, 2023. Family members and the Alabama Fire Department assisted with CPR last July.
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Alabama Fire Chief Todd Thompson says knowing CPR and attending a 30 minute in house training will allow members to use the piece of equipment while in the field.
President Wendy Allen-Thompson, with Terry Thompson present Bonnie Woodward, Owner of the Alabama Hotel with a plaque presented to her and her family for the donation of the LUCAS Chest Compression System.