Summary
The McKinney Fire Department is seeking funding and community support to expand its Neighborhood Heroes Program, which places smart AEDs in homes and trains residents to respond to cardiac arrests before EMS arrives.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The full five-year program expansion is estimated at slightly over $1 million to fund over 400 AEDs, education, and software integration.
McKinney residents suffering from cardiac arrest and their families, who benefit from drastically faster emergency intervention times.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Joint Meeting — October 5, 2026
The fire department's AED program has successfully placed over 100 life-threatening cardiac response devices with trained community volunteers, working toward a goal of 400 community AEDs.
McKinney Economic Development Corporation - Mar 17, 2026
The McKinney Fire Department is seeking funding and community support to expand its Neighborhood Heroes Program, which places smart AEDs in homes and trains residents to respond to cardiac arrests before EMS arrives.
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