FOI Request 2296

Subject: Defibrillators

Status: Complete

Date received: February 2026

Question Asked:

I would like to request information under the freedom of information act:-

1. Do you have AEDs (defibrillators) in your service?

2. If yes, where are your AEDs stored? (e.g. in fire vehicles, inside stations or outside station in a cabinet)

3. How many AEDs do you have?

4. What make and model are the AEDs please?

5. How old are your AEDs and what year were they purchased?

6. When would you look to replace your AEDs?

7. Who in your organisation deals with the maintenance of equipment, such as AEDs?

8. Who is in charge of purchasing equipment such as AEDs?

9. Where do you purchase AEDs from?

10. Are your AEDs serviced?

11. Would you ever rent or lease a defibrillator?

Our Response:

Please see our response below to your Freedom of Information Request.

1. Do you have AEDs (defibrillators) in your service?

   Yes

2. If yes, where are your AEDs stored? (e.g. in fire vehicles, inside stations or outside station in a cabinet)

   AEDs are stored primarily on frontline fire appliances and on stations

3. How many AEDs do you have?

   85 (under review)

4. What make and model are the AEDs please?

   Zoll AED Plus

5. How old are your AEDs and what year were they purchased?

   Dates from 1 - 10 years

6. When would you look to replace your AEDs?

   Information not held

7. Who in your organisation deals with the maintenance of equipment, such as AEDs?

   Tech Services Team

8. Who is in charge of purchasing equipment such as AEDs?

   Procurement

9. Where do you purchase AEDs from?

   BTME group through our procurement process

10. Are your AEDs serviced?

    Yes

11. Would you ever rent or lease a defibrillator?

    Information not held

Outcome: Information Provided

FOI responded to within timescales: YES

Further action: NO