Seymour EMS Blog

Give Thanks To Your Community Emergency Response Team

Community Emergency Response Team might not be on the top of your list of what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving, but they should be. While most people don't even stop to think about it, emergency responders are involved in many aspects of our safety during the...

Halloween Safety Tips for the Entire Family

Halloween safety tips are an excellent reminder of things you can do to prevent accidents and injuries. Kids love the magic of Halloween. And so do many adults! What’s not to love? There’s trick-or-treating, classroom parties, community activities, and lots and lots...

Fall Prevention Tips

Fall prevention is an important topic for people who have elders in their families or for those who care for the elderly. As we get older, the likelihood of experiencing a fall grows. While many people can easily bounce back from a fall, falling when you are older can...

What is Internal Bleeding & What Should I Know?

Internal bleeding can be a pretty scary topic. While an injury that damages the outside of your body is easy to see, internal bleeding occurs inside of your body and can be a major cause of concern. When an injury occurs on the outside of the body, it generally...

Sun Safety Basics for Children

Sun safety is so important when it comes to your little ones. Think about a time when you experienced sunburn. It was uncomfortable, painful, and maybe even caused you to get sick, right? While sunburn is serious in adults, it’s even more serious for children. And,...

Thank 9/11 First Responders in These Meaningful Ways

How to thank 9/11 first responders is a question that plagues the minds of many Americans as the anniversary rolls around each year. As we come upon the historic September date, Americans everywhere are flooded with emotions when they think back to the horrific events...

Spring Injuries That May Land You in the ER

Spring injuries are inevitable, it seems. With all the excitement of nice weather, most people are just dying to get out and enjoy the outdoors. But, for emergency medical professionals, spring also means an increase in medical calls and emergency room visits. Spring...

2024 Autism Awareness Month: Tips for Special Needs Calls for EMS Responders

2024 Autism awareness month is here and we’re shedding light on all the amazing autism warriors with some important tips for EMS responders. Being involved in a medical emergency is stressful for anyone. But patients with autism experience stress levels that are...

14 Point Checklist For Spring Safety Tips 2024

As each new season arises, the elements of the weather and the traditions of the season leave us with different safety precautions and tips to consider. Although it may seem that the greater risks are behind us as we move away from the potentially dangerous weather we...

Why Being CPR Certified Is An Important Life Skill To Gain?

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and it is a lifesaving technique that can be used in a variety of emergencies. In cases where a person has stopped breathing, CPR can sometimes help the individual escape death. You may associate CPR with a mouth-to-mouth...