Emergency medical responders

Intterra Accelerates Its Mission to Support First Responders Through Strategic Investment From Yamhill Capital

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Emergency medical responders, First responder, Situation awareness

Already the leading provider of situational awareness and decision support technology for fire departments and first responders, Yamhill's strategic investment will accelerate the roll-out of future products and enhancements that support first responders during wildfire, structure fire, and lifesaving responses.

Key Points: 
  • Already the leading provider of situational awareness and decision support technology for fire departments and first responders, Yamhill's strategic investment will accelerate the roll-out of future products and enhancements that support first responders during wildfire, structure fire, and lifesaving responses.
  • Expanding the Intterra team to build safety and resiliency software products that meet the customer and community needs in a timely manner.
  • "This partnership comes at an ideal time for Intterra and the first responder community," said Brian Collins, CEO and co-founder of Intterra.
  • "From our early conversations, we were impressed by the Intterra team and this opportunity," said Chris Breaux, Managing Partner of Yamhill Capital.

National Health Service England Accelerates Roll Out of Motorola Solutions Body-worn Cameras

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Data management, Technology, Health, General Health, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Security, Software, Networks, Public policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Schaumburg, Illinois, Ambulance services in England, Emergency medical responders, Health care, American brands, England, Health, Motorola Solutions, National Health Service, London Ambulance Service, Paramedic, NHS Scotland

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the National Health Service (NHS) England has selected its VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the National Health Service (NHS) England has selected its VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005093/en/
    The National Health Service (NHS) England has selected Motorola Solutions' VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.
  • The foundation of safety that the cameras provide allows ambulance workers to remain focused on making life-saving decisions and delivering patient care.
  • These cameras should act as a deterrent and will also help provide evidence, said Dr John Martin, Chief Paramedic and Quality Officer at London Ambulance Service.

FIRST iZ joins the RapidSOS Partner Network to Provide "First Eyes" for Emergency Communication Centers

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Emergency medical responders, RapidSOS, Emergency service, First responder

"This innovative partnership between RapidSOS and FIRST iZ could transform emergency response as we know it," said Fire Chief (ret.)

Key Points: 
  • "This innovative partnership between RapidSOS and FIRST iZ could transform emergency response as we know it," said Fire Chief (ret.)
  • "Making the revolutionary FIRST iZ solution accessible to the thousands of RapidSOS equipped Emergency Communication Centers worldwide is a game-changer for public safety.
  • The RapidSOS and FIRST iZ powered by Genesis PULSE solution will become available to Emergency Communication Centers with access to RapidSOS Portal in early 2022.
  • Together with our RapidSOS Ready Emergency Community, RapidSOS is supporting first responders in saving millions of lives annually.

Verizon Frontline supporting wildfire response efforts nationwide

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Telecommunications, Emergency medical responders, Bell System, Broadband, Verizon Communications, Video on demand, Emergency management, Verizon, Articles, Companies, First responder, Wildfire

Verizon Frontline technology has been delivered to more than 70 locations by the Verizon Response Team (VRT) to help enable mission-critical communications in remote areas as first responders battle wildfires across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon Frontline technology has been delivered to more than 70 locations by the Verizon Response Team (VRT) to help enable mission-critical communications in remote areas as first responders battle wildfires across the country.
  • Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders, developed over three decades of partnership with the public safety community.
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline continues to deploy its advanced public safety platforms and technology, via the Verizon Response Team (VRT) , to support first responders battling wildfires throughout the country.
  • Verizon Frontline technology has also been distributed to interagency command posts nationwide, to help enable coordination efforts as first responders battle wildfires.

Harris County ESD No. 11 Begins Training Provider Staff for New Ambulance Service

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Greater Houston, Harris County, Texas, Health, Emergency medical services, Paramedic, EMT, Articles

11 (ESD 11) has begun training the new employees who will staff the District's new ambulance service, Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare.

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  • 11 (ESD 11) has begun training the new employees who will staff the District's new ambulance service, Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare.
  • "We are excited to begin working with the incredible men and women who will make up ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare," said ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Douglas Hooten.
  • "I am excited to continue my career and further my EMT training at Harris County ESD 11," said Bodhi Brown, Harris County Mobile Healthcare EMT-Paramedic.
  • 11 (ESD 11) provides emergency medical services to over 600,000 people across more than 177 square miles of North Harris County.

DocGo Raises Starting Pay for Colorado's Ambulnz EMTs

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Medical credentials, Paramedic, Emergency medical technician

This program gives full-time EMTs and paramedics the chance for an ownership stake in the company based on key job performance metrics.

Key Points: 
  • This program gives full-time EMTs and paramedics the chance for an ownership stake in the company based on key job performance metrics.
  • "We pride ourselves on a positive company culture, and that includes offering the most aggressive pay and benefits possible to our frontline workers," said President of DocGo, Anthony Capone.
  • We want to empower our EMTs to find financial freedom and upward mobility while they pursue their medical careers.
  • Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Lighthouse Health & Wellness Partners with Dr. Donnie Hutchinson as a Featured Contributor

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Wellness, First responder

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Donnie Hutchinson has partnered with Lighthouse Health & Wellness to provide culturally informed expertise in support of Lighthouse's mission to provide first responders high quality mental health resources.

Key Points: 
  • FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Donnie Hutchinson has partnered with Lighthouse Health & Wellness to provide culturally informed expertise in support of Lighthouse's mission to provide first responders high quality mental health resources.
  • Lighthouse Health & Wellness is a public benefit corporation dedicated to ensuring that all public safety agencies can provide their employees and those that support them with confidential and anonymous access to health and wellness information.
  • In addition to the wellness library, Lighthouse Health & Wellness produces articles and monthly email newsletters on relevant health topics and timely stories, all with the first responder audience in mind.
  • For more information about Lighthouse Health & Wellness and their first responder health and wellness programs call 949-305-7008 or go to lighthousehw.org.

Lighthouse Health & Wellness Partners with Dr. Dara Rampersad as a Featured Contributor

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Wellness, First responder

Lighthouse H&W has committed to the Integrity Level sponsorship of Dr. Dara's BluePaz First Responder Health & Wellness Conference, taking place September 24, 2021 and October 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Lighthouse H&W has committed to the Integrity Level sponsorship of Dr. Dara's BluePaz First Responder Health & Wellness Conference, taking place September 24, 2021 and October 1, 2021.
  • In addition to the wellness library, Lighthouse Health & Wellness produces articles and monthly email newsletters on relevant health topics and timely stories, all with the first responder audience in mind.
  • Lighthouse Health & Wellness accomplishes this by providing mobile app and web portal platforms that provide our nation's first responders private access to culturally competent, cutting edge health and wellness information and resources.
  • For more information about Lighthouse Health & Wellness and their first responder health and wellness programs call 949-305-7008 or go to lighthousehw.org.

Safeguard Medical Acquires PerSys Medical Bringing the Broadest Portfolio of Options for Life-Saving Medical Equipment, Technologies, and Services to First Responders

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Tourniquet, Lifesaving, First responder, Medic, Health, Medicine

CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeguard Medical ,a global leader in innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders, announced today that it is acquiring PerSys Medical.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeguard Medical ,a global leader in innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders, announced today that it is acquiring PerSys Medical.
  • With the addition of PerSys, Safeguard offers the widest selection of bandages and tourniquets available for lifesaving critical care.
  • Distributors and customers of both companies will continue to have access to the lifesaving technologies of both PerSys Medical and Safeguard Medical.
  • Safeguard Medical is home to the world's leading and trusted brands for emergency medical product technologies, and skills training.

Safeguard Medical Acquires PerSys Medical Bringing the Broadest Portfolio of Options for Life-Saving Medical Equipment, Technologies, and Services to First Responders

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Emergency medical responders, Tourniquet, Lifesaving, First responder, Medic, Health, Medicine

CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeguard Medical ,a global leader in innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders, announced today that it is acquiring PerSys Medical.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeguard Medical ,a global leader in innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders, announced today that it is acquiring PerSys Medical.
  • With the addition of PerSys, Safeguard offers the widest selection of bandages and tourniquets available for lifesaving critical care.
  • Distributors and customers of both companies will continue to have access to the lifesaving technologies of both PerSys Medical and Safeguard Medical.
  • Safeguard Medical is home to the world's leading and trusted brands for emergency medical product technologies, and skills training.