Pinconning-Fraser Fire Fighters Association
1751 E. Cody Estey Rd.
P.O. Box 201
Pinconning, MI 48650
Fundraiser for Lucas Resuscitation Unit
Fire Department Call Volume
The Pinconning-Fraser Fire Department responds to approximately 760 calls each year. Of
these, 85% are medical in nature, ranging from incidents such as falls to cases of life
threating events.
Challenges in Emergency Response
There are instances when the department must wait up to 20 minutes for advanced life
support ambulances to arrive from the Bay City area. This delay can significantly impact
patient outcomes, especially during critical medical emergencies.
Benefits of the Lucas System
The LUCAS chest compression system performs CPR compressions, alleviating the
exhaustion that firefighters experience during manual compressions. This device helps
ensure consistent, high-quality chest compressions without interruption.
Description of the system
Donations are requested to purchase one Lucas 3.1 compression system. The cost for the
system is $21,000.00.
LUCAS chest compression systems have been assisting lifesaving efforts around the world,
delivering high-quality, guidelines-consistent compressions in the field, during transport,
and in the hospital.
With over 12 years of clinical experience, we proudly present the third generation LUCAS
device, built on the LUCAS legacy. The LUCAS 3 chest compression system has improved
features to facilitate maintenance and handling and allows for new insights through easy,
wireless access to device data.
Effective chest compressions are essential when performing CPR. Uninterrupted
compressions and complete chest rebound are the keys to improving the flow of oxygenated
blood to vital organs, thus improving the chances for survival.
However, as any rescuer can attest, performing manual CPR can be difficult and exhausting.
Often, compressions become shallower, and the pace may slow as the rescuer begins to be
fatigued. It is often necessary to switch rescuers performing compressions. During a rescue,
there are many tasks to perform in addition to CPR. Resources are pushed to the limit, and
seconds are precious. The Chest Compression System has been designed to deliver
uninterrupted chest compressions at a consistent rate and depth, whether in the field,
during transport, and throughout the hospital. It also frees up the rescuers from chest
compressions, allowing them to attend to other critical issues.
It is lightweight, portable, easy-to-use, and will deliver guidelines-consistent chest
compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per minute at a depth of at least 2 inches. It will
also allow for complete chest wall recoil after each compression. LUCAS ensures rescuer
safety during patient transport, as there is no need to have an unsecured person performing
CPR in the vehicle and can operate for up to 45 minutes on its rechargeable battery, which
can recharge in under 4 hours. There is also a power option for 120V A/C.
Donate to:
Pinconning-Fraser Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 201
Pinconning, Michigan 48650
We are asking for any monetary amount that you’re able to contribute as this is a need that
anyone of us could at any time. Over the years our community has helped in ways that no
one really knows, and this is greatly appreciated by the firefighters.
Thank you for your consideration regarding helping.
Respectfully:
Benjamin Ramsay, President
Organizer
