Section 641.143.18. Local fire department AED service registration.

A local fire department that desires to allow its firefighters to use an AED may register with the department to provide AED coverage.

       143.18(1) Training requirements. Local fire department personnel wishing to provide AED coverage shall have current course completion in CPR.

       143.18(2) Local fire department AED service—registration, guidelines, and standards. A local fire department may register with the department to provide AED coverage. Local fire departments seeking registration with the department shall:

        a.           Complete the department’s AED service registration form initially and every five years thereafter.

        b.           Provide an AED liaison to be responsible for supervision of the AED service.

        c.           Ensure that the AED is maintained and inspected in accordance with rule 641—143.12(135).

        d.           Maintain records of all maintenance and inspections of the AED for the usable life of the device.

        e.           Ensure that the fire department’s AED providers maintain AED and CPR skill competency.

        f.            Identify which authorized Iowa ambulance service program(s) will provide patient transportation.

        g.           Ensure that emergency medical care is limited to CPR and AED.

       143.18(3) Complaints and investigations. Complaints and investigations shall be conducted as with any complaint received against an EMS service program in accordance with rule 641—132.10(147A).

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