Seymour EMS Blog

Pledge to Quit Smoking Today: Tips to Help You Quit Smoking

by SeymourEMS | November 13, 2019 | Health and Safety, Health Conditions | 0 Comments

Great American Smoke Out - Pledge to Quit Smoking - Tips to Help you Quit Smoking Smoking is a nasty, dirty habit that harms us as well as those around us. Not only are you harming yourself, but you can cause other people to have health-related issues as well. As a...

First Aid Training: How To Treat Dog Bites

by SeymourEMS | October 29, 2019 | First Aid, Health and Safety, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

It is a fact of life that dogs bite. Approximately 4.7 million bites inflicted by dogs on people are reported in the US every single year. Although these statistics sound grim, at least 80% of these bites only result in minimal injury and can be treated by someone...

The Ultimate Guide For Halloween Safety 2019

by SeymourEMS | October 15, 2019 | Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Halloween can be a fun time for your family and children, especially when it comes to trick or treating, but it can also be dangerous. Lets review some common Halloween safety tips that can keep your kids safe this Halloween. Halloween safety should be every parent's...

Suicide Prevention: Know the Signs

by SeymourEMS | September 30, 2019 | Health and Safety | 0 Comments

Suicide prevention is a popular topic of discussion in today’s society. Understanding the risk factors, knowing how to prevent loss, and what you can do to help is a huge resource for those you love. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, it seems that...

The Importance of Emergency Preparedness

by SeymourEMS | September 13, 2019 | Blog, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Natural disasters, accidents, and tragedy are bound to strike at times. While you can’t avoid them completely, you can help brace the impact when disasters occur. Emergency preparedness is the easiest way to lessen the damage when something bad happens. From taking...

Top Reasons to Take EMT Classes in 2019

by SeymourEMS | August 28, 2019 | Blog, Emergency Responders | 0 Comments

EMT classes are an affordable and exciting way to take the first step towards a career in emergency medical services. The EMT profession is both rewarding and exciting. There is no doubt that it takes a special person to go out there every day and save lives. EMTs...

How to Handle an Active Shooter Situation

by SeymourEMS | August 15, 2019 | Blog, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

In less than 24 hours, our Nation saw two mass shootings this month. As shooters opened fire in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, the world sat back and watched yet another active shooter situation unfold in the United States. Tragically, the El Paso shooting was the...

Advantages of Electronic Medical Records

by SeymourEMS | July 25, 2019 | Blog, Health and Safety | 0 Comments

We all know that the world of medicine continues to transform as technology provides us more efficient ways to care for patients. One of the most important and game-changing advances in medicine was the introduction of the Electronic Medical Record, also known as...

How to Handle Emergency Situations

by SeymourEMS | July 3, 2019 | Blog, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. A person grabs their chest in pain, someone choking at the dinner table, or someone passing out at a ball game are all common emergency situations. But, do you know how to handle these common emergencies? And, if you...