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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
Gordon Graham recommends responders be vigilant and on the lookout for kids left in hot vehicles during warmer months
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Elementary school children in Hazleton swarmed into the cockpit of a medical helicopter, petted a police dog and got a look inside an armored rescue vehicle
The blackout challenge has been linked to the deaths of at least 15 children ages 12 or younger in the past 18 months
Share these resources with your community members so they are better prepared to prevent and respond to drowning incidents
The agency’s “Operation Engage” program, which was kickstarted last year, looks to educate the community on overdose symptoms and how to respond
I encourage EMS leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
The upcoming annual event will celebrate the dedication of EMS professionals
The two resources can EMS agencies improve their readiness to care for child patients
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
The Covenant Children’s rig is designed to comfort small children while providing specialized care for the population
The agency distributed more than 200 floatation devices as part of the city’s Safe Swim campaign
Members of the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, Yuba City Police Department, Yuba City Fire Department, Reach Medical and the dispatcher on duty during Brody’s 911 call gathered together to celebrate his progress
This year’s recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Family members of the boy warned about the social media challenge that dares participants to choke themselves unconscious
The Effingham County 911 Board held a meeting this week where they recognized Lucas Grupe for doing the right thing in an emergency, and also discussed training for newly hired dispatchers
Marley Madureira had earned her first aid training badge after her troop met with paramedics and a nurse
Monroe Community Ambulance paramedics presented Wyatt Musulin with a “Live Saving Award” for taking the proper steps to aid his injured mother
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Maverick Cochran gave first responders the necessary information and even helped them care for his younger siblings
Scott DeBoer was honored with the national award for his work teaching first responders how to best provide emergency care to kids
Share these fireworks injury prevention tips with your community to promote safe celebration
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Share these COVID-19 myth busters with your communities and encourage them to seek direction from their healthcare providers