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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hi Kira,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">We purchased and installed an AED last week. We ordered from the AED Shop as it was less expensive than our local distributer. We bought the Phillips HeartStart OnSite, complete package:
<a href="https://aedshop.ca/products/philips-heartstart-onsite-defibrillator-complete-package">
https://aedshop.ca/products/philips-heartstart-onsite-defibrillator-complete-package</a>. If you check their website, they list prices for all the ongoing costs like batteries and replacement pads etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">We installed ours by the front door in our main lobby. We checked with our local Fire Department to see if they had any recommendations or guidelines, and they just suggested somewhere with easy
and highly visible access, so it will depend on your layout more than anything. Our Visitor Services Coordinator is also our O&HS rep, so she keeps an eye on it and is responsible for maintenance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#385623">Zena Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Box 1348, 255 Murray Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">250.242.3466<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#385623"><a href="http://www.trmf.ca/"><span style="color:#385623">www.trmf.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">The Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation recognizes and thanks the stewards and knowledge keepers of these lands who have been here long before the existence of Tumbler Ridge; the Dunne-Za, Tse’Khene,
Saulteau, Cree, and Metis Peoples. We express our gratitude at the privilege of living and working here. The TRMF has benefited greatly from this land and as such we reflect on our presence and practices, and hold space for better a future.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Listserv <listserv-bounces@lists.museum.bc.ca>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv<br>
<b>Sent:</b> March 19, 2026 1:18 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> listserv@lists.museum.bc.ca<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [BCMA] AED - ongoing maintenance cost<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am wondering if any BC museums have an AED on site at their facility - specifically where the museum installed it, and/or is responsible to maintain it. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Looking for suggestions on where to purchase, and to get a sense of ongoing maintenance costs for the replacement batteries and pads. I understand they need replaced every 2-5 years. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="color:#0B5394">Kira Westby</span></b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#0B5394">, MA</span><span style="color:#0B5394"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:#0B5394">Curator<br>
Bulkley Valley Museum<br>
1425 Main Street (PO Box 2615)<br>
Smithers, British Columbia, V0J2N0<br>
Phone: (250) 847-5322<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:curator@bvmuseum.org" target="_blank">curator@bvmuseum.org</a>
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</span><span style="color:#0B5394">Website: <a href="http://www.bvmuseum.org/" target="_blank">
www.bvmuseum.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><i><span style="color:#0B5394">Check out our Collections Online: <a href="http://search.bvmuseum.org/" target="_blank">
search.bvmuseum.org</a></span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><i><span style="color:#0B5394">The Bulkley Valley Museum is located on C'inulh K'it, Cas Yikh (Grizzly House) territory, belonging to the Gidimt'en Clan of the Witsuwit'en Nation.</span></i>
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