It's designed to support manual CPR rather than replace it. The machine is portable, battery-operated, and compresses the chest without stopping. It's intended to reduce the impact of rescuer fatigue.

During Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Salisbury Fire Chief Scott Carrigan announced his department is receiving an influx of equipment thanks to generous donations and grants.

I mean, we’re, we’re getting better, better quality CPR in this case, and we’re saving more lives,” said Roe. The department ...