Our Mission

EPAD is an Evergreen based nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in order to dramatically increase the survival of a victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

AED Access Saves Lives

A victim’s chance of survival drops an astonishing 10% per minute without CPR and defibrillation. Early CPR and early defibrillation is paramount in saving a victim of sudden cardiac arrest, thus EPAD is dedicated to making the Evergreen community “Heart Safe” by placing AEDs in businesses and public spaces throughout the mountain area. Already, EPAD’s devices have saved the lives of five Evergreen citizens.

Our Founder

Evergreen Fire Rescue EMS Division Chief & EPAD President

Dave currently serves as the EMS Division Chief at Evergreen Fire Rescue since 2017. He started as a volunteer for EFR in 1997 volunteering for two years quickly learning his passion is for the sick and injured. He attended EMT school and soon after attended paramedic school to increase his knowledge and ability to take care of those in need. His passion for EMS landed him where he is today where he now has the opportunity to share his passion for EMS with other paramedics. He has also worked as a paramedic with Clear Creek County EMS and with the Loveland Ski Patrol.

Dave also serves as the president of Evergreen Public Access Defibrillation (EPAD) and has for the past 23 years. EPAD is a non-profit focused on early access to AEDs and early CPR in the Evergreen community and the program has led to saving 5 lives in 23 years.

Our Services

Subsidize

EPAD pays for 50% of all AED units placed in the Evergreen Community.

Install

AEDs are placed in businesses with high volumes of people, high risk to cardiac arrest and locations that can serve a large radius in more rural locations.

Maintain

EPAD assists in the replacement of the expirables (pads and batteries) by funding 50% of this expense. EPAD is considering reducing this contribution to a 25% in the near future due to the volume of AEDs in the community and the significant expense incurred annually.