News and Updates

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 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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. ?   Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your […]

Summer is in full swing and many of us are ready to eat some delicious barbecue food. Before the ignition button is pushed or the charcoal is lit, REMSA would like to remind people of some basic BBQ safety tips and precautions. Before Starting Your Barbecue: Test Hoses for Leaks Make sure all control knobs […]

National CPR and AED Week kicks off June 1. The recognition week is marked each year, June 1-7. The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will conduct hands-only CPR demonstrations around Reno and Sparks throughout the week to raise awareness about how to properly and quickly respond to sudden cardiac arrest. At event locations, community members […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce that Shirley Folkins-Roberts, Development Manager, Panattoni Development Company will join the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “REMSA is thrilled to welcome Shirley to the board,” said Dean Dow, president and CEO, REMSA Health. “Health and prehospital care is an ever-changing industry. As our […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host a free bleeding control class, Stop the Bleed, at Kindred at Home on Saturday, May 5 from 1-4 p.m. Open to the community, the Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic lifesaving interventions prior to receiving […]