/community-awareness Community Awareness en-US Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories /data-management/ems-data-to-enhance-equity-see-where-inequity-occurs Lessons from a learning community, Part I Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:52:17 GMT /data-management/ems-data-to-enhance-equity-see-where-inequity-occurs /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:26:48 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories /data-management/ems-data-to-enhance-equity-see-where-inequity-occurs Lessons from a learning community, Part I Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:52:17 GMT /data-management/ems-data-to-enhance-equity-see-where-inequity-occurs /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:26:48 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:58:22 GMT /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments /national-first-responders-day/5-things-to-know-before-dropping-by-your-local-fire-ems-agency While first responders love visitors, consider these guidelines when planning your trip Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:44:21 GMT /national-first-responders-day/5-things-to-know-before-dropping-by-your-local-fire-ems-agency /national-first-responders-day/represent-the-best-of-who-we-are-biden-issues-proclamation-on-national-first-responders-day "Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service," President Joe Biden said Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:59:48 GMT /national-first-responders-day/represent-the-best-of-who-we-are-biden-issues-proclamation-on-national-first-responders-day /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative The West Bloomfield High School "WB Has Heart" program involves awareness, screenings, training, merchandise and events Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:20:54 GMT /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative /8-ways-to-foster-a-public-safety-community-relationship-with-pr RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:32:06 GMT /8-ways-to-foster-a-public-safety-community-relationship-with-pr /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast Fentanyl and meth fuel rising deaths in Alaska, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, prompting harm reduction efforts and tougher prosecutions Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:26:58 GMT /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast /off-duty/extended-public-service-moving-beyond-the-fire-truck-squad-car-or-ambulance Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:48:46 GMT /off-duty/extended-public-service-moving-beyond-the-fire-truck-squad-car-or-ambulance /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:48:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ /safety/click-it-or-ticket-public-safety-slogans-that-made-a-difference When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:13:54 GMT /safety/click-it-or-ticket-public-safety-slogans-that-made-a-difference /national-first-responders-day/articles/origin-story-national-first-responders-day-hWdwQqSAsvEx7KbP/ A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:00 GMT /national-first-responders-day/articles/origin-story-national-first-responders-day-hWdwQqSAsvEx7KbP/ /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:36:04 GMT /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h /response-times/n-y-ambulance-service-demands-officials-retract-response-time-statements Twin City Ambulance leader sent a “cease-and-desist” letter to the Tonawanda town supervisor after ambulance service announcement Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:28:57 GMT /response-times/n-y-ambulance-service-demands-officials-retract-response-time-statements /disaster-management/fema-head-challenges-false-claims-conspiracy-theories-about-hurricane-helene-relief-efforts FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:35:24 GMT /disaster-management/fema-head-challenges-false-claims-conspiracy-theories-about-hurricane-helene-relief-efforts /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ Early career exposure can make or break future career choices; here's how one agency is fostering school-age children's interest in an emergency services career Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:09:56 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ /disaster-management/volunteer-helicopter-pilots-deliver-supplies-to-hurricane-helene-victims A patchwork of pilots and ground crews work to deliver relief to North Carolina communities cut off by the storm Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:21:39 GMT /disaster-management/volunteer-helicopter-pilots-deliver-supplies-to-hurricane-helene-victims /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems “As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them” Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:12:01 GMT /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems /naloxone/communities-use-old-newspaper-boxes-for-naloxone-distribution Boxes and other receptacles are appearing in several states as a way to reduce opioid deaths Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:40:00 GMT /naloxone/communities-use-old-newspaper-boxes-for-naloxone-distribution /public-health/n-y-town-officials-look-to-start-paid-ambulance-district Hurley officials are planning expenses for the creation of an ambulance service using fire department ambulances Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:20:50 GMT /public-health/n-y-town-officials-look-to-start-paid-ambulance-district /national-first-responders-day/3-ways-to-promote-national-first-responders-day-in-your-community Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:31:20 GMT /national-first-responders-day/3-ways-to-promote-national-first-responders-day-in-your-community /aed/zoll-and-pulsepoint-advocate-for-universally-accessible-aed-registry ZOLL’s donation of the National AED Registry to the Emergency AED Registry, hosted by PulsePoint, optimizes dispatch and citizen responder accessibility to AED locations Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:29:49 GMT /aed/zoll-and-pulsepoint-advocate-for-universally-accessible-aed-registry /advanced-life-support/n-h-attorney-general-investigates-hospitals-plan-to-end-als-intercept Exeter Hospital said it will delay ending the ALS intercept program and paramedic layoffs Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:45:58 GMT /advanced-life-support/n-h-attorney-general-investigates-hospitals-plan-to-end-als-intercept /off-duty/n-h-medic-coordinates-food-drive-for-schoolchildren Peterborough Paramedic Dan Heffernan reached out to a nonprofit to gather secure weekend food for schoolchildren Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:46:46 GMT /off-duty/n-h-medic-coordinates-food-drive-for-schoolchildren /ems-management/conn-historical-society-objects-to-ambulance-corps-plans-for-new-quarters The Wilton Historical Society wants the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps to incorporate the home formerly owned by an emancipated slave into its improvements Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:25:09 GMT /ems-management/conn-historical-society-objects-to-ambulance-corps-plans-for-new-quarters /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain Laurens County EMS Captain Andy Heiney was known for his professionalism, courage and selflessness Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:35 GMT /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don't warrant a response Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:58:22 GMT /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Saving lives with bleeding control training and education Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed