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City of Fullerton, Fire Department
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Background and History:
The Ci ty of Fullerton, California , is in North Orange Coun ty and ha s a population of 142,629 (2019) that occupies an area of 22.4 square miles of flat and hilly terrain. During th
e school year, the population grows by 60,000 residents due to student housing at the Califo
rnia State University of Fullerton (CSUF) and students who commute to one of four other colleges in the city.
The City's Downtown boasts an eclectic mix which has made it a major destination for visitors throughout Southern California and beyond. Other popular destinations are the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, which offers art exhibitions; the Fullerton Arboretum, on the campus of California State University Fullerton, which presents plant and garden ideas; plus, Heritage House, a historical and restored Victorian residence. Adjacent to the Arboretum on and CSUF Campus is a variety of sports venues for college athletics and public recreation.
Bordered by three freeways, Fullerton is a major transportation hub in north Orange County that provides access to various mass transit systems. The downtown transportation center includes the busiest commuter rail station (Amtrak and Metrolink service) between Los Angeles and San Diego and one of the most active freight rail lines supporting the Port of Los Angles and the region's freight needs. Fullerton's general aviation airport serves both business and recreational fliers. The region's main target hazards include high-rise dorms, regional hospitals, labs with hazardous materials, underground gas lines, plane crashes from the local airport, trains carrying dangerous materials, and several major freeway arteries running through the city.
Fullerton contains varied residential neighborhoods that range from older Craftsman and Spanish-style homes to contemporary Eichler and California ranch-style homes, the latest high-tech, infill homes on abandoned oil fields and former aerospace property, and live- work residences in Amerige Heights and redeveloped areas of the Downtown. Founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1904, Fullerton has become a community with ethnically diverse (Non-Hispanic) (32.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.4%), White (Hispanic) (23.7%), Other (Hispanic) (10.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%) citizens who are active in community affairs. Additionally, the city has a significant amount of high-density housing with low-income and elderly individuals who rely heavily on Fullerton Fire Department for its public safety and first-responder needs.
The State of California designated Fullerton a disadvantaged community, with over half of the K-12 students attending school receiving free and reduced lunch. Roughly one- third of the City is in the top 25% disadvantaged communities according to the State of California's Matrix based on economic, health, and environmental burdens.
In August 2023, FEMA designated two census tracks in Fullerton as “economically disadvantaged”, designating these two zones as Community Disaster resilience Zones (CDRZ). Those living in low-socioeconomic census zones have multiple negative health City of Fullerton, Fire Department
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behaviors over the life course, including for smoking, overweight and obesity, and poor diet. When combined the effects can lead to higher-than-normal cardiac issues.
Using grant funds, we intend to support the CRDZ’s in a multipronged approach. • AED’s procure AED’s and place them in targeted areas in the CRDZ based on hot maps of the area.
• Training train residents in partnership with LISTOS, the Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, Fullerton Police Department Community Liaisons, and Emergency Management to educate residents on health and wellness, emergency preparedness, and basic First Aid, CPR, and AED. • Engagement in partnership with local collaborative partners host wellness and neighborhood engagements based on the results of a community-based needs assessment to be complete December 2023.
Having AEDs in forward-facing public spaces in the City of Fullerton and training staff and the public on how to use them will greatly benefit the most disadvantaged members of the community, who due to, socioeconomic factors have higher rates of cardiac disease, obesity, and asthma, all of which contribute to cardiac distress. Additionally, these disadvantaged populations also have less frequent access to regular health care, healthy diets, and the ability to engage in heart healthy activities due to several socioeconomic factors, all of which contribute to cardiac distress.
Benefit to the Community:
“Shock advised.” “Clear the area.” During a cardiac event seconds matter. Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are proven to help save lives until professional firefighter paramedics arrive. The proper use of AED in communities is associated with nearly a doubling of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. These results reinforce the importance of strategically expanding community-based AED programs (Cardiol). The City of Fullerton requests the Firehouse Sub Foundation to award $19,642.22 to increase placement of twelve AEDs within city facilities in targeted economically disadvantaged areas.
In 2022 Fullerton Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedics responded to 10,318 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related calls. As of October 2023, Fullerton Firefighter Paramedics have responded to 8,176 EMS calls for service which is expected to exceed 2022 service-related calls by 10%. Since 2021 the City of Fullerton Fire Department has increased neighborhood engagement by 97%. In 2024, the Department will host four LISTOS trainings (CDRZ), four 1/2-day Family Preparedness Workshops (for kids and parents), and two CERT Trainings. Each of these engagements will include First Aid, CPR, and AED training for the community and Fullerton Fire Department will work in tandem with collaborative partners to bring wellness programs to the community. Education and training are paramount however, cardiac survivability will not increase if AED’s are not available.
City of Fullerton, Fire Department
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October 2023
Automated External Deliberators (AEDs) have positive impacts on the community. AEDs are proven to increase the survival rates of someone in cardiac distress , are accessible and easy to utilize, improve immediate care and response to a victim, support increased public awareness and education, and reduce long-term disabilities to a cardiac victim. AEDs deliver an electronic shock to the heart during a cardiac event. The timely application of an AED can restore a normal heart rhythm and significantly increase the chances of survival by up to 70%. Having AEDs accessible in the city and public-facing locations will enable AEDS to be accessed quickly in the event of an emergency which can increase survivability.
Fullerton Fire Department provides Community Emergency Response Training (CERT), “Lunch and Learns” for internal staff, and community outreach and symposiums to promote emergency preparedness internally and externally in our community. AED Training is one of the most requested programs the department provides. In concert with training the public and City of Fullerton Staff, adding AEDs to public locations within the City of Fullerton will enable staff and members of the public to have the confidence to know where to locate an AED and how to use one if needed.
Positive Impact:
The State of California designated Fullerton a disadvantaged community, with over half of the K-12 students attending school considered economically disadvantaged and receiving free and reduced lunch. Although the City is financially and socially diverse, trauma and traumatic events have no boundaries.
The FFD Plans to locate AEDs in City facilities, including the Fullerton Community Center, which is bustling with activities for Seniors, Fullerton Public Library, City Hall, Public Works, and have them in each fire prevention and fire command staff vehicle.
The strategic placement
and training of staff and community members to use AEDs can increase the chance of survival in a cardiac event. The Fullerton Library serves approximately 150,000 persons annually and the Fullerton Community Center serves approximately 350,000 persons annually. In addition, Fullerton Fire Department reports calls on Pulse Point, an app that informs the community when emergencies are occurring and shows the location of AEDs in the City. Giving the community more efficient and equal access to AEDs.
AED I
mpact:
On May 15, 2023, Fullerton Fire Department and Fullerton Police Department responded "Code 3" to a 2-month-o ld in distress who was lethargic. Fullerton Police Officers were first on the scene. The officers realized the baby was in distress and had quickly become unresponsive. The officers immediately started CPR and attached the 2-month-old to their AED, administering an appropriate amount of shock to the infant. Firefighter/Paramedics arrived quickl y and continued life-saving measures. A s soon a s safe, the Firefighter/Paramedics transported the infant to ou r local children's trauma cente r. En route to the hospita l, the Firefighter/Paramed ics continued life-saving measu res and based on the analysis by AED, shocked the infant three more times. When they arrived City of Fullerton, Fire Department
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at the hospital, doctors were able to save the infant, but only because of the stabilization provided through first responders being able to utilize an AED.
The Fullerton Police Department carries AEDs in their patrol vehicles. In this instance, an infant's life was saved by an AED, the quick action of FPD, and the skilled Firefighter/Paramedics who continued life-saving measures and AED treatment on the way to the hospital.
The infant remained in the hospital for further tests where they discovered an underlying condition unknown to the parents. Without the quick response and action of Police Officers, Firefighter/Paramedics, and an AED, the outcome and impact on this 2-month- old and its family could have ended differently, with lasting results or tragedy for the family and survivors. By having more AEDs readily available for first responders and in major population centers throughout the City of Fullerton, the Firehouse Subs Grant will directly provide the equipment and opportunity to save lives.