News and Updates

Adam Heinz, Director of Clinical Communication, shares REMSA’s top Halloween safety tips. Read below for more safe ideas. Trick or Treating Safety Tips: Children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]