Many partners, one leading EMS/Medic One system

May 24, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you live in King County, you are fortunate. King County EMS is known for its exceptional performance in meeting national standards for emergency response times, including one of the best cardiac arrest survival rates in the nation.

Stop the Bleed trains public lifesavers

May 23, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Blood loss is the leading cause of preventable death after a traumatic injury. Trained bystanders can often make the difference between life and death. Learn how you can Stop the Bleed.

EMS teamwork saves teen

May 22, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Less that 10% of EMS responses involve patients 17 and younger. When they happen, you want the best-trained people on the job. Thanks to great teamwork, this recent & local near-fatality had a happy ending.

Caring for the mental wellness needs of EMS providers

May 21, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our Medic One/EMS providers take care of us under stressful and traumatic circumstances. Learn more about efforts to support them.

CPR in a Box is a lifesaver

May 20, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Bystander CPR saves lives. 70% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in King County received it. CPR in a Box is tool designed to train even more people through local partners, and save more lives.

FREE CHILD CAR SEAT CHECKS IN KING COUNTY

May 14, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Free child car seat check events are happening locally over the next few months for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers. Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby or you’ve done this many times, installing car seats correctly can be tricky. Only one in four […]