Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service’s Paramedic, Mike Marshall, demonstrates the LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) device, to the Town of North Elba Lifeguard team — from left, Avry LaVallee, Lily Jones and Colton Cushman. The LUCAS device delivers consistent compressions during emergency care for cardiac arrest allowing for optimal blood flow that significantly improves the chances of patient survival. The LUCAS was provided with funding from the North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. (Provided photo — Jim Grant)