Village of Gurley Board of Trustees Presents Check for Purchase of AED Device

The Village of Gurley Board of Trustees recently presented a check for $3,185.60 to the Gurley Fire Department and Rescue Unit for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device.

The AED is a medical device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

The project has been in the works since 2021 and suffered significant delays in receiving the AED due to supply chain issues.

The AED device was purchased with f...