A £2,000 community defibrillator was unveiled by the mayor of Nailsworth on Saturday after fire crews stood in the wind and rain to raise the money required.
Nailsworth Fire Station raised £1,000 for the life-saving device in December by braving the elements to collect donations in Nailsworth and Minchinhampton for the Nailsworth Health Partnership (NHP).
Thanks to their efforts, a community access defibrillator (cPAD), which is suitable for untrained users, can now be found at King George V playing fields.
“Needless to say, NHP were delighted. If the unthinkable happens and your heart stops, having a defibrillator nearby can save your life,” said NHP treasurer Marilyn Miles.