first responder

The fear of making a mistake stops many people in providing a cpr to a person with a cardiac arrest. EmergencyFocus distributes internationally AED Proximus® (Patent Pending). It is a headset and a defibrillator connected to the nearest…

Cardiorespiratory arrest continues to be the leading cause of death in the industrialized world. It is estimated that around 300,000 heart arrests occur each year in Europe, with a survival rate of less than 15%.

Namibia has a provider of a full international emergency medical service and rescue on behalf of insurers and assistance services worldwide. It is LifeLink, and we managed to enter their organization and understand how they provide care.

Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 20th and 21st September, The Emergency Services Show offers SAR professionals of all ranks the opportunity to see and handle the latest equipment, network with other emergency responders, watch live…

Hurricane Harvey updates 29th August at 9 am (Texas time) - Harvey hurricane is a threat also for Addicks dam, which began to spill over, as the storm increased the level of water, putting at risk its capacity. The aim now is controlling…

RNRN is closely monitoring Hurricane Harvey, which has now strengthened to a Category 3 storm and is expected to make landfall by late Friday or early Saturday near Corpus Christi, Texas. With rain in some areas forecast at over 35 inches,…

The cholera infection rates are rapidly increasing in East Jebel Marra in South Darfur. Last week, more than 300 new patients were recorded in the locality

Hannover, Germany/Montichiari, Italy - Running from 6 to 8 October at the Montichiari exhibition center, “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” is set to be a major draw. As Italy’s flagship exhibition for rescue services, civil defense and fire…

Nepal faces a severe climatic situation. Floods are the most heavy in 15 years. The FirstPost  reportes that hundreds of foreign tourists who were trapped in a Nepal jungle safari park have been rescued by elephants. The following report…

Emergency management in airports is a very complex matter. First responders have to follow specific guidelines. Here we are again with another chapter on safety and evacuation from airports.