EMS in America can be traced back to the Civil War era. All military personnel had to be examined by medical officers to qualify for duty. Also, ambulances were assigned based on the size of the regiment. Each ambulance team was trained in patient care to take care of the soldiers better. In 1865 Cincinnati […]
5 Feb, 2023 | Tim Dunlap | No Comments
PENN MAHONING AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION ACQUIRES GARAGE IN WEST PENN TOWNSHIP
By THE MORNING CALL PUBLISHED: October 2, 1990 at 4:00 a.m. | UPDATED: October 3, 2021 at 1:46 a.m. The Penn Mahoning Ambulance Association has 45 dedicated volunteers, three ambulances and a newly acquired three-bay garage that will become the group’s first headquarters. “This building means that we will be prepared to have an EMT (emergency […]
Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, […]
Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast, and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Smoke Alarm Facts and Stats Downloadable Resources Smoke Alarm Safety- Everything […]
PMAA is pleased to offer resources through the Emergency Responder Safety Institute and ResponderSafety.com on how you can help to keep our first responders safe on the roadways. Every day, our nation’s firefighters, EMTs/paramedics, state troopers, police officers, sheriff’s deputies, tow operators, and departments of transportation responders are exposed to the grave hazards inherent in emergency responses […]
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely. Here is what you need to know about choosing and […]
While more than 1 million people have now been trained to STOP THE BLEED®, that’s just a start. Our goal is to train 200 million. Why? Because the purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. […]
CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. The AHA is a worldwide leader in first aid, CPR, and AED training – educating more than 22 million people globally in CPR each year. LEARN MORE Click on a […]