The City of Wanneroo council has unanimously backed a plan to install anti-choking devices at 10 city-managed facilities despite staff recommending against it.

The council meeting supported an alternative motion from Cr Bronwyn Smith at Tuesday night’s meeting to proceed with the rollout after hearing from local father Brian Bwoga, whose son Zaza died after choking last year near Iluka Foreshore.

The anti-choking device, known as LifeVac, is a portable tool designed to clear the airway during a choking emergency.

City of Wanneroo officers recommended against installing LifeVac devices, citing concerns from St John and Red Cross about possible delays to first aid.

They also concluded it would be more practical for people to carry their own LifeVac devices in personal first-aid kits rath

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