Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

How does a defibrillator work?

A defibrillator is a device that uses electricity to re-start the heart or shock it back into its correct rhythm. It is used when the heart suddenly stops pumping. The defibrillator analyses the heart rhythm and decides whether an electric shock is needed.

You don't need training as the device will tell you what to do.

Where are defibrillators located in our Community?

Defibrillators are often found in large public places in the community, including workplaces, schools, gyms, major bus stops and shopping centres. They are also located in or on many Council buildings, properties and reserves. Some frequented locations include our community centres, showground/racecourse, pools, customer service offices and libraries.

Please note these may only be available when the property is in use (various times) and may not be accessible in your time of need. In an emergency, always dial triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance if someone requires medical attention.

Being prepared is better than feeling helpless - Minutes matter when sudden cardiac arrest strikes. Having an AED on site means being prepared.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) locations in the Narromine Shire Local Government Area include:

1. Narromine Aero Club/Museum - Tom Perry Drive, Narromine NSW 2821
2. Narromine Cale Oval - 90-98 Temoin St, Narromine NSW 2821
3. Narromine Library- 31/33 Dandaloo St, Narromine NSW 2821
4. Narromine Little Athletics - Payten Park – Temoin Street Narromine NSW 2821
5. Narromine Racecourse Bar – Narromine Showground - Dappo Road, Narromine, NSW 2821
6. Narromine Shire Council –Administration Building – 124 Dandaloo Street Narromine NSW 2821
7. Narromine Shire Council Customer Payment & Services – 120 Dandaloo Street Narromine NSW 2821
8. Narromine Showground - Show Office- Dappo Road, Narromine, NSW 2821
9. Narromine Soccer - Dundas Oval – Burraway Road Narromine NSW 2821
10. Narromine Sports & Fitness Centre - 12A Meringo St, Narromine NSW 2821
11. Narromine Sports & Fitness Centre - 12A Meringo St, Narromine NSW 2821
12. Narromine Sports & Fitness Centre - 12A Meringo St, Narromine NSW 2821
13. Narromine State Emergency Services Complex – Works Depot – 138-118 Manildra St, Narromine NSW 2821
14. Narromine Swimming Pool – 41 Burraway St, Narromine NSW 2821
15. Narromine Tennis Club - 102 Merilba St Narromine NSW 282
16. Narromine Wetlands - The McGrane Way, Narromine NSW 2821
17. Trangie Library - Dandaloo St, Trangie NSW 2823
18. Trangie Men’s Shed – Memorial Hall – 68 Dandaloo Street Trangie 2823 NSW
19. Trangie Showground – Kitchen - 28 Croudace St, Trangie NSW 2823
20. Trangie Showground – Team Penning Office - 28 Croudace St, Trangie NSW 2823
21. Trangie Swimming Pool - 49-51 Harris St, Trangie NSW 2823
22. Trangie Works Depot – 16 Temoin Street Trangie 2823 NSW

Some important information to consider: AEDs are easy to use - Verbal and visual prompts provide a step by step guidance, meaning even the untrained can use a defibrillator. These simple but sophisticated devices analyse a person’s heart rhythm and advise if a shock is needed. An AED won’t shock someone if they don’t need it. 

Anyone can go into cardiac arrest - Not limited to older people, sudden cardiac arrest can strike men, women, and children of any age. It can happen anywhere at anytime. The only definitive treatment is defibrillation.

An AED 'buys time' until emergency services arrive - In Australia the average time it takes for an ambulance to arrive is 8-12 minutes. That’s a long time to wait when the chance of survival drops by 10% every minute that goes by without CPR and defibrillation. 

Being prepared is better than feeling helpless - Minutes matter when sudden cardiac arrest strikes. Having an AED on site means being prepared.