/community-awareness Community Awareness en-US Tue, 20 May 2025 16:34:00 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Bleeding control saves lives 鈥� here鈥檚 how Stop the Bleed training fits into your emergency response protocol Tue, 20 May 2025 16:34:00 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed /community-awareness/articles/how-to-respond-to-a-drowning-incident-NbCxg030XIl313Le/ Learn how to prevent drowning with expert tips from the CDC, Red Cross, and local fire departments. Protect children and adults with water safety best practices, CPR, and more. Mon, 19 May 2025 19:28:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/how-to-respond-to-a-drowning-incident-NbCxg030XIl313Le/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Bleeding control saves lives 鈥� here鈥檚 how Stop the Bleed training fits into your emergency response protocol Tue, 20 May 2025 16:34:00 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed /community-awareness/articles/how-to-respond-to-a-drowning-incident-NbCxg030XIl313Le/ Learn how to prevent drowning with expert tips from the CDC, Red Cross, and local fire departments. Protect children and adults with water safety best practices, CPR, and more. Mon, 19 May 2025 19:28:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/how-to-respond-to-a-drowning-incident-NbCxg030XIl313Le/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-week/ems-leaders-mark-national-ems-week-2025-with-call-for-recognition-unity The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals鈥� life-saving work and leadership in public safety Mon, 19 May 2025 17:35:47 GMT /ems-week/ems-leaders-mark-national-ems-week-2025-with-call-for-recognition-unity /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition Mon, 19 May 2025 16:09:16 GMT /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year's EMS Week theme is "We care. For everyone." How is your agency honoring your service? Mon, 19 May 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services 鈥� without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety /community-awareness/mich-city-revamps-homeless-outreach-program-with-24-hour-medical-focus The Grand Rapids Fire Department will staff the Homeless Outreach Team, which aims to cut repeat 911 calls and provide targeted care for residents with chronic health needs Tue, 06 May 2025 16:05:43 GMT /community-awareness/mich-city-revamps-homeless-outreach-program-with-24-hour-medical-focus /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-turns-10-a-decade-of-turning-bystanders-into-lifesavers The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more 鈥� skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-turns-10-a-decade-of-turning-bystanders-into-lifesavers /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:53:00 GMT /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to act by performing a full and complete assessment on every living patient Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:57:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health Learn the difference between dust storms and sandstorms, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:09:34 GMT /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers A new survey reveals Twitter/X engagement is plummeting for public safety agencies, with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky emerging as preferred platforms. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:56:29 GMT /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:36:02 GMT /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage Develop young journalists' skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:14:16 GMT /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:35 GMT /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half New Britain鈥檚 naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:16 GMT /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:33:00 GMT /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-wash-invests-in-ems-growth-after-federal-funding-falls-through With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:23:11 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-wash-invests-in-ems-growth-after-federal-funding-falls-through /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care. Here's what to expect in CPR class. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:04:31 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:54 GMT /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:02:19 GMT /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short /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 /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/