Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

Although not specifically required by OSHA, MSU began a Public Access Defibrillator Program in the fall of 2004. MSU started the Public Access Defibrillator Program because of due diligence and the expectation an organization MSU's size would have AEDs available to the public. There are currently 97 AEDs located throughout the MSU campus. Many of the AED purchases were included in the costs of new building construction, or major renovations on campus. AEDs located at each of the 9 MSU Ag-Stations were funded through grants.  University Police utilize 13 AEDs - each patrol and detective car has an AED, as well as the Dispatch Office.

There have been 2 "saves" on the MSU Campus with AEDs. Both occurred at the former Hosaeus Health and Recreation Center. One save was in 2005, the other occurred in 2006. Because there are continuing on-going maintenance and replacement costs with each AED we are now at a point where we need to look at each additional request for an AED individually. A few of the things we consider when placing an AED are, building population, high risk activities, athletic activities, or near energized electrical circuits, more than a 3 minute response time for an AED to arrive from Police or EMS.

Please contact us at 406-994-7870 if you would like to make a request.

Important: After an AED has been used, please complete the AED Incident Report
                      Please call SRM (406-994-7870) to confirm the AED is completely back in service. 

• Review when and how to use an AED with these tools from the American Red Cross.
• Take a First Aid, CPR, and/or AED class through SRM – see our trainings.

MSU Campus Building AED Locations Map