News and Updates

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 […]

Camping in the great outdoors is invigorating, refreshing, relaxing, peaceful and at times…dangerous. REMSA would like to remind anyone who participates in camping activities to take the proper safety precautions. Camping Safety Tips: Never camp alone. The buddy system is always smart. Pack a first aid kit. Your kit can prove invaluable if you or […]

REMSA extends sincere appreciation to the businesses that are supporting EMS Week May 20 – 26, 2019. We encourage you to support the companies and vendors that support us.   EMS Week Recognition Luncheon sponsored exclusively by Flirtey Employee and Field Provider Thank You tote bags partially sponsored in-kind by Reno Type Employee and Field […]

Each year in the United States, there are approximately 800 deaths, 500,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms, and 1.2 million visits to physicians’ offices or clinics that are attributable to bicycling. With May being National Bike Safety Month, REMSA would like to remind bike riders of some important safety tips. Quick Overview of Tips for […]

This an awareness video-based, classroom course intended for anyone who wants to learn CPR and prefers to learn in an Instructor-led or facilitated group environment. This course is for people who do not need a course completion card for a job or other requirements. This CPR course is ideal for community groups, parents, grandparents, caregivers, […]

Often, individuals misdiagnose themselves after having a stroke and do not get the proper treatment due to the fact they do not visit a hospital. This can lead to severe permanent damage to a person’s brain. REMSA would like to remind people to be cautious with a potential stroke. Reduce the Risk of Stroke It […]

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 […]

Maurice joined REMSA in late February as the Director of Information Technology. In this role, he will lead the department of five and will oversee all continuity and optimization of REMSA’s information technology infrastructure for the entire organization and partner with the management team on process improvements and information technology solutions. Some key initiatives that […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Center for Prehospital Education is pleased to announce that 24 students successfully completed the organization’s 14-month paramedic program. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of an emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT). To complete the program, students must master advanced […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces that its Community Paramedics are part of a contract to assess and provide first aid and non-urgent treatment for on-the-job injuries in an ongoing effort to support access to the right level of healthcare. The program is offered through a partnership with Workplace Medical Services (WMS). “We […]