Physio Control Receives AAA Affiliate Award

MCLEAN, Va. - Oct. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award Physio Control its 2014 Affiliate of the Year Award.  It is given to vendor member whose constant support (financial and time) supports AAA programs.

Physio-Control, Inc. was founded in 1955 with a medical device that launched an industry. Company founder, Dr. Karl William Edmark, developed a device that sent a direct current (DC) electric shock through the heart to terminate ventricular fibrillation. Physio-Control hasn’t looked back. They are leaders in developing, manufacturing, selling and servicing external defibrillator/monitors and emergency medical response products and services.

This year’s Affiliate winner has shown yearly unconditional support of the AAA Stars of Life Program.  The Stars of Life event in Washington, D.C. publicly recognizes and celebrates the achievements of AAA members from personal triumphs to exceptional work in the field. Past Affiliate winners include AEV, Demers and Cindy Elbert Insurance.

Physio Control will be awarded the Affiliate award at the AAA Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas on November 18th, 2014.  This event is the premier event for leaders in the ambulance industry, featuring exclusive education, networking, and cutting edge technology.