American First Responder

Today, we remember.

Don't miss out. Join us at 11 am CT today, Wednesday, July 15, for a Planning a SAFER Return webinar: https://bit.ly/nscsaferreturnwebinar Learn more about our... #SAFER framework and how to create a plan for a return to full operations. Free for NSC members, $199 for others. When you register, you also receive a free copy of the Return to the Workplace playbook. See more

Wishing you a fun and safe #July4th! No matter how you spend the day, wash your hands often, stay physically distant, wear a mask, and avoid closed spaces, crowded places and close in-person conversations.

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're sharing a message that may be old, but feels as timely as ever. "Wear a mask and save your life!" Learn other strategies to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19: https://bddy.me/3gkrcoF

Think it’s important to point out that the injured man was able to craft what would be considered a proper improvised TQ - wide band of cloth with a windlass ...and it was NOT effective in stopping bleeding! Still want to depend on one to save some $ instead of being prepared and purchasing a proven commercially available TQ? Repost from @thedutchpoliceman 10 june 2020, my colleagues from the police station @politievijfheerenlanden were sent to a house in #Leerdam. Here the resident was bitten by his own dog. As a result, he had a serious wound to his leg. The were able to stop the bleeding whit a CAT tourniquet @northamericanrescue, after which the man was further cared for by the ambulance staff. The man is doing well. A the photo you also see an improvised tourniquet. applied before the colleagues arrived on the scene. It’s made from some cloth and screwdriver. #levensverlengendhandelenpolitie #lhp #tourniquet #northamericanrescue #ehbo #firstaid #instpolice #instpolitie #dog #trauma #hondenbeet #medic #medical #ambulance #firstresponders

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported they had responded to 12 brush/grass fire calls over the last 24 hours. We are officially heading into wildf...ire season. Are you prepared? Take this step today: Check your emergency kit & replace any missing items, especially medications and medical supplies. https://bddy.me/37hc4W3

We understand that COVID-19 is putting stress on entire communities family and friends, caregivers, coworkers and neighbors. Our psychological first aid train...ing programs, conducted by mental health professionals, can help you cope with stress, foster resiliency and encourage peer support. These no-cost courses are approximately two hours in length and can be adapted for local community needs. Learn about these classes and other resources: https://bddy.me/2MCwTBG

Do you know how to save a life in an emergency? Join our live Hands-Only CPR demo and learn this valuable skill. #CPRSavesLives

Got a question about a #SAFER return to traditional work environments? It's in our playbook: https://bit.ly/nscsaferplaybooks We’ve identified 10 actions every ...employer must take to ensure a #SAFER reopening: https://bit.ly/nscsafertop10. Today’s focus: sanitize. Schedule a full sanitization of the facility and equipment before returning employees to work. See more

2020 Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award For the fifth year in a row, the American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Los Angeles County Fire Departmen...t (LACoFD) with its 2020 Mission: Lifeline Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Gold Plus Award. Prehospital personnel are the first providers of care to patients suffering from cardiac emergencies. The role of EMS in the system of care for these patients is crucial and often sets the course for the patient's outcome. The LACoFD earned this distinguished award for continually providing quality care to patients suffering from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) heart attacks. Ultimately, the level of pre-hospital care patients receive plays a major role in their outcome and recovery. With emergency medical services (EMS) accounting for 85% of the Department's call volume, we are thankful to our first responders and Los Angeles County Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Bureau for always providing service with care and serving as leaders in the EMS field. Congratulations! #LACoFD #LACoFDEMS #AHA #EMSWeek2020