Cowdenbeath Rotary Club to fund two new defibrillators

The club has also submitted a funding bid, which, if successful, would allow for a third machine.

At a recent meeting, club president Craig Bennet identified potential locations across their zone, which spans from Crossgates to Cardenden.

He noted that areas such as Crossgates and Hill of Beath have satisfactory 24/7 defibrillator coverage.

However, Mr Bennet pointed out an unmet need in Cowdenbeath, stating: "Given this information, I would respectfully submit that there is a current unmet need on Cowdenbeath High Street, and also in the schemes and estates on the west side of Broad Street and the High Street.

"One placed at say the Town House would serve that need."

He also highlighted that Lochgelly has only one machine available 24/7, and Benarty's 24/7 defib cover is limited.

Mr Bennet said: "The Duck Race received tremendous support from the business community and public and has raised in total on the £3,000 mark which can allow us to get two defibrillators.

"I would say that both Cowdenbeath High Street and the north eastern sector of Lochgelly need machines, urgently and I would propose if our funding bid is successful then there would be an increase in cover.”

Members of the club agreed to the president's proposal, initiating efforts to improve the area's defib coverage.

The success of this initiative is dependent on the outcome of the currently pending funding bid.

If successful, it will further improve the defibrillator coverage in the specified areas.