Written question asked by Angela Watkinson (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2005. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Fire Services

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when defibrillators will be available (a) an all fire appliances and (b) in all fire stations; and when all personnel will be trained to use them.

Answer: These are matters for each Fire & Rescue Authority to consider working in partnership with their local Ambulance Service NHS Trust where appropriate.The latest draft Fire and Rescue National Framework 2006–2008 makes clear the Government's wish to see Fire and Rescue Authorities working with other providers to improve life safety through the use of defibrillation equipment and by implementing co-responder schemes. Furthermore, as part of the Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework, the Department of Health continues to roll out a National Defibrillator Programme. There are already over 700 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places. An additional 221 AEDs have been allocated to fire & rescue services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 439 c2233W;439 c2231W; 31621
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Fire and rescue services Staff Medical equipment Training Defibrillators
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk