Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Inc.

07/21/2025

Be a good Samaritan!  if you experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, wouldn’t you want someone to help?

07/18/2025

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07/18/2025

Love to see this officer honored for his efforts! Some may think it’s just part of the job, but this officer took immediate action based on training he had received and followed through to save a life.  Being in the CPR training and AED business, we hear about a lot of rescues and always feel elated when a victim of cardiac arrest survives.  The stars were aligned that day!

At tonight’s Trustee’s meeting, we honored Bristol Kendall Fire Cadet Kaleb Dhuse, Citizen James Stepien, and Yorkville Police Department Officer Tim Kolowski with Lifesaving Awards for their quick response in helping save the life of citizen, Mr. Randall Stiles.

Mr. Stiles went into cardiac arrest on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the boat launch in town located at 201 E Hydraulic Ave. Their initial response and swift actions that day made the difference between life and death.

The bravery, training, and willingness to act by these individuals exemplify the very best of public service and community spirit.

Pictured below are also members of the crew on scene that day:

FF/PM Jaime Martinez, FF/EMT Ryan Galvan, FF/EMT Richard Montgomery, Cadet Kaleb Dhuse, Randall Stiles, Citizen James Stepien, Officer Tim Kolowski, and FF/PM Lucas Lee

07/18/2025

Love to hear about and share successful rescue stories. Congrats to these brave and conscientious team members!

07/16/2025

AED kept outdoors or in your vehicle? High temps and humidity can affect the circuitry. We recommend a daily check to ensure rescue-ready status. Message us for more information!

Summer heat and humidity can impact AEDs. A quick check can help you stay Rescue Ready.

✅ Check battery life
✅ Inspect pads
✅ Store in a accessible, climate-safe area

ZOLL AEDs make readiness easy, with bold, visible indicators that show when your device is good to go.

07/11/2025

This is amazing! First, a huge thank you to the men that recognized the emergency and took action! We are grateful for the swift response that gave this community member a second chance at life! Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time, and this survivor is one of the lucky ones. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

At tonight’s Trustee’s meeting, we honored Bristol Kendall Fire Cadet Kaleb Dhuse, Citizen James Stepien, and Yorkville Police Department Officer Tim Kolowski with Lifesaving Awards for their quick response in helping save the life of citizen, Mr. Randall Stiles.

Mr. Stiles went into cardiac arrest on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the boat launch in town located at 201 E Hydraulic Ave. Their initial response and swift actions that day made the difference between life and death.

The bravery, training, and willingness to act by these individuals exemplify the very best of public service and community spirit.

Pictured below are also members of the crew on scene that day:

FF/PM Jaime Martinez, FF/EMT Ryan Galvan, FF/EMT Richard Montgomery, Cadet Kaleb Dhuse, Randall Stiles, Citizen James Stepien, Officer Tim Kolowski, and FF/PM Lucas Lee

07/02/2025

Throwback to 7/1/2015 safety training at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy in Chicago. Training potential lifesavers on their specific type of AED for increased confidence and likelihood of success!

07/01/2025

The 4th of July is almost here! As experienced safety advisors, we recommend everyone to kick back and enjoy the fireworks displays conducted by professionals, and not to use fireworks at home - even if legal! Thousands of fireworks-related injuries occur every year, many to children and young adults. Fireworks also cause more than 31,000 fires annually.

If you or your neighbors still can't resist lighting fireworks, here are some safety tips from the National Safety Council:

● Never allow young children to handle fireworks

● Older children should use them only under close adult supervision

● Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

● Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear

● Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands

● Never light them indoors

● Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material

● Never point or throw fireworks at another person

● Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting

● Never ignite devices in a container

● Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks

● Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

● Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire

● Never use illegal fireworks

Stay safe everyone!

Image below by Heiko Stein from Pixabay

06/26/2025

With significant in the forecast for many parts of the country, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and first-aid measures for heat-related illnesses.

06/25/2025

Thankful for the opportunity to give back to the organization that helps to heal hearts through their programs ❤️

Thank you Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Inc. for your donation of a new AED for BraveHearts at Perks Ranch! ❤️ We appreciate your generosity for our farm safety preparedness.

06/17/2025

Happy to be supporting another wonderful organization that changes people's lives for the better! The photo below tells all: PURE JOY! Camp Wamp protects the hearts of their campers with AED pads and battery that we were able to donate. 🙂 Note from the Camp Director below:

Hello Elizabeth,

Gosh, I just read the email our Nurse Jen forwarded to me. THANK YOU!

Your donation of the AED supplies for Camp Wamp is so generous. We raise funds all year so kids can come to camp each summer. So, anyway to save some money is quite refreshing. We truly cannot thank you enough.

Once again, Thank You for your kind words and thoughtful donation.

Here is one of my favorite photos from camp last year.

Warm Regards,
Max Park
Camp Director, Camp Wamp
Stephen J. Wampler Foundation

To learn more about their wonderful work, visit www.stephenjwamplerfoundation.org

11/11/2024

May all veterans feel the deep respect and recognition they deserve! Your service means the world to us, and we thank and honor your many sacrifices.

“With freedom comes responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

We proudly support BraveHearts, the largest healing horsemanship program in the nation. Their equine services provide emotional, cognitive, social and physical benefits for veterans, another path to heart health.