AED Essentials

02/16/2026

Learn about AED Essentials – Rockford, IL

Founded in 2003, AED Essentials is a Rockford-based CPR & Emergency Training company dedicated to saving lives through education, preparation, and access to life-saving equipment. We specialize in CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and AED training, along with AED sales, service, and support for homes, businesses, and organizations.

Our founder—an experienced EMS provider and flight nurse—recognized a troubling pattern: many cardiac arrest victims received little or no CPR or AED intervention before emergency crews arrived. That insight became the driving force behind AED Essentials.

Our mission is to provide training and service to improve pre-hospital cardiac care in your home or business.

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Learn about AED Essentials located in Rockford, IL!AED Essentials is a Rockford based CPR & Emergency Training company that specializes in CPR, First Aid, AC...

02/16/2026

Get the Funding Your Department Deserves

At AED Essentials, we don’t just provide life-saving equipment—we help Fire and EMS departments across the country secure the funding they need to better serve their communities.

Whether you’re seeking support for:

- Equipment purchases

- Training and certifications

- Station improvements

- Recruitment and retention efforts

Our team will guide you through the grant process from start to finish, making it easier to turn opportunities into real results.

👉 Ready to take the next step?
Contact us to learn more or to host a FREE funding workshop at your department and start building a stronger, better-equipped future today. https://aedessentials.com/grant-writing/

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02/16/2026

Free Grant Writing Workshop

Are you part of a Fire or EMS department and looking for funding support?

Join AED Essentials for a FREE Grant Writing Workshop designed to help you secure funding for equipment, training, station upgrades, and more.
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 1:00 – 3:30 PM
📍 WCTC – Room S208
800 Main St., Pewaukee, WI

Learn how to navigate the grant process from start to finish and get guidance from experts who support departments nationwide.

RSVP: lwelch3@wctc.edu
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02/06/2026

Blackhawk Firefighter Association Fire & EMS Conference
Emergency Services Outlook for 2026 and Beyond

Join us for an evening and full day of education, networking, and forward-looking conversations focused on the future of Fire & EMS.

Byron, IL
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
• $100 registration
• Meal provided

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Multiple class offerings
• $50 BFFA members | $100 non-members
• Lunch on your own (breaks provided to visit local eateries)

🔗 Register here:
👉 https://shorturl.at/q2oMG

📧 Questions? info@dingesfire.com

02/02/2026

Fire & EMS professionals — join us for the Blackhawk Firefighters Association Fire & EMS Conference

March 20–21, 2026 | Byron, IL

Leadership, hands-on training & the future of emergency services

Questions | Register at info@dingesfire.com

02/01/2026

At AED Essentials, all of our instructors are paramedics, nurses, or a combination of each. Our instructors have real world experiences that help you learn. ...

01/31/2026

We had an incredible day attending the UW Health Trauma Symposium.

From start to finish, it was a powerful experience filled with outstanding speakers, meaningful education, great networking, and impactful vendors.

Sessions covered critical, real-world topics including:
• Human trafficking
• Chest trauma
• Backyard trauma
• Burn and trauma care
• Organ and tissue donation
• Trauma in mass shootings

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside so many dedicated professionals and to continue expanding our knowledge so we can better serve our community. Days like this remind us why education and preparedness truly save lives. 💙

01/23/2026

If an emergency happened today, would the people around you know what to do?

Training, preparation, and access to lifesaving tools can change outcomes. AED Essentials is here to help communities feel confident, capable, and ready.

Let’s keep safety a priority — not an afterthought.

Register for classes today: https://aedessentials.com/upcoming-classes/

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

⚠️ Workshop Update

We wanted to share that the Free Grant Writing Workshop on January 16th has been canceled.

If you have questions, please reach out to Laura at lwelch3@wctc.edu.

Please look for future updates.

Thank you—we appreciate your understanding!

01/08/2026

January is National . Human trafficking is often a hidden crime. Victims may be afraid to come forward and get help. They may be forced or coerced through threats or violence and may fear retribution from traffickers, including danger to their families.

Awareness is how we break that silence.