Within the Trenches Ep 678

Episode 678 features Scott Sells, who sat down with me to share his son Masons’ story, what the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act is, and how it will help 911 professionals locate nearby AED’s and help those in need.

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Episode topics –

  • The events surrounding the sudden cardiac arrest of Mason Sells and the challenges faced during the emergency

  • The gaps in AED accessibility and how a locked device and lack of information impacted the outcome

  • The process of turning personal tragedy into action: advocating for and creating the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act (Senate Bill 399)

  • How the bill connects 911 telecommunicators to AED locations and incorporates technology to speed up emergency responses

  • The vision for expanding this legislation beyond Georgia, increasing survival rates, and supporting emergency personnel nationwide

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