Preventing falls at home: How to help loved ones maintain their independence

September 21, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

In King County, falls make up a notable portion of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls involving older adults, many of which occur in the comfort of their own homes.  Yet, falls are largely preventable. With awareness, preparation, and simple safety measures, you can greatly reduce your risks.

Maintain your independence, prevent falls at home

September 22, 2025.Reading time 8 minutes.

County first-responders to study cardiac arrest interventions

November 14, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Man lying down with chest exposed while receiving chest compressions

King County emergency medical technicians (EMTs) will use two approved CPR approaches and researchers from UW Medicine will compare the outcomes to learn more about which CPR methods best support people to survive cardiac arrest.

Call 9-1-1 at the first sign of a heart attack or stroke

May 6, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

King County’s Medic One/Emergency Medical Services is encouraging residents to continue to call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack or stroke.

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.