National EMS Week is May 21-27; this is a week established by President Ford to honor First Responders and EMS practitioners for all that they do to protect the nation. This year marks the 43rd annual celebration of National EMS Week, the theme of this year being “Always in Service” – a fitting theme, due to the fact …
We have previously covered why we believe every First Aid Kit should have a Tourniquet, and we now stock an SOF Wide Tactical Tourniquet that is compact enough to be included in any kit. While you may not feel it is necessary for your personal Home First Aid Kit, a tourniquet should definitely be part of any …
Law enforcement and healthcare specialists work on a daily basis saving lives. Whether it be speaking kindly while drawing blood from a patient or giving a young adult a verbal warning for driving too fast, these jobs are some of the most important in our society. And although numerous advancements in both technology and knowledge have increased the …
Combine pads are a specialty first aid and first responder item. They are used to stop massive bleeding and to help with serious wounds. They are the larger and more absorbent “older brother” to the gauze pad. Gauze pads are used to treat small wounds such as scrapes and cuts, where blood loss is not …
EMS needs to provide quick and effective care, and often times this means that once the scene is clear, they must keep the victim warm while they administer aid and prepare for transport. One of the best items for this is the disposable first responder blanket. With a disposable blanket, this is easier than ever. …