October 15, 2018
Leadership & Expertise: Why Uniform Standards Matter in EMS
By: Adam Heinz, Director of the Clinical Communications Center Recently, REMSA announced an updated uniform standardization policy for its clinical and field qualified leadership. You’re probably just about to click out of this article because uniform standardization policy sounds boring. But wait! Let me tell you why it’s not and why it might be meaningful for […]
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October 4, 2018
REMSA Shares Tips for Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Francisco Ceballos, REMSA’s community programs coordinator, shares safe sleep tips for Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Watch the video to learn more about the ABCs of safe sleep. Safe Sleep Tips: The best way to reduce the risk for a sleep-related death is to always place the baby on his or her back to sleep, on […]
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September 26, 2018
REMSA Welcomes Melanie Flores to Board of Directors
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce that Melanie Flores, MSW of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno will join the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Flores was selected as the Washoe County District Board of Health appointee. “We are very pleased to welcome […]
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September 14, 2018
Back the Pack Responsibly
The Wolf Pack faces off with Oregon State this weekend! If you’re backing the pack during tailgates, at the game or (hopefully!) by celebrating a win, be sure to participate responsibly. Adam Heinz shares safety reminders about designating a driver and recognizing the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning. For more information, click here. […]
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September 10, 2018
REMSA Partners with Regional Fire Agencies to Launch Paramedic Program
With a national shortage of paramedic certified individuals impacting emergency response agencies across the country, local fire agencies banded together and formed a partnership with the Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority, REMSA, to train their existing fire personnel to the level of Paramedic. For some agencies, providing Advanced Life Support via paramedic certified firefighters has […]
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September 5, 2018
REMSA Announces Tyler Baker’s Position as EMS/Special Events Coordinator
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the promotion of Tyler Baker to the position of EMS/Special Events Supervisor. REMSA works with local businesses and organizations to provide cost-effective medical and emergency coverage for special events of all sizes and types in Washoe County. Baker will oversee day-to-day operations and the planning of special […]
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August 31, 2018
Rib Cook-Off Safety
Maybe you’re celebrating the unofficial end of summer with a visit to the Nugget Rib Cook-Off this weekend. If so, check out these tips from Adam Heinz, Director of the Clinical Communications Center at REMSA, about how to stay safe and where to find REMSA if you need some minor medical attention while you’re at […]
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August 27, 2018
REMSA Expands PulsePoint, the Citizen CPR Response App, To Cover All Washoe County
Today, REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) announced its launch of PulsePoint Respond. This smartphone app alerts CPR-certified or hands-only trained CPR citizens that someone within a quarter mile, in a public place, is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. REMSA’s planned launch of the app now covers all of Washoe County enabling […]
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August 22, 2018
Back to College Safety Tips
College is nearly back in session, with classes at the University of Nevada, Reno starting Monday, August 27. If your student is heading to the University of Nevada, Reno, here are some college safety tips and resources. If they are attending a different college, be sure to review policies and student resources at their school. […]
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August 21, 2018
REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. […]
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