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Mercedes-Benz Superdome lit blue and gold in honor of EMS Week

Originally posted on NOEMSF.  An earlier version was also published on EMS1. On Wednesday (May 24), the lights of New Orleans’ famed Mercedes-Benz Superdome brilliantly shined in blue and gold in support of EMS Week, a national observance celebrating the work and dedication of EMTs and paramedics. “The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is delighted to honor lighting requests for worthwhile causes, both local and national, when our facility schedule permits,” … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Superdome lit blue and gold in honor of EMS Week

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Stop the Bleed kits donated to MCCNO

This press release was also published by EMS World, and something similar was posted on the MCCNO website. ~~~~~ Inspired by a recent trip to New Orleans for EMS World Expo, Rescue Essentials has donated 10 small Bleeding Control Kits to the New Orleans EMS Foundation for distribution across the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO).  The donation is valued at over $1200. MCCNO … Continue reading Stop the Bleed kits donated to MCCNO

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Orleans Parish Communications District 2016 9-1-1 Poster Contest

This press release has been featured by EMS World and NOEMSF. First responders from all three public safety agencies gathered for the 16th annual Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) Poster Contest.  The contest included over 600 entries from students in grades kindergarten through 12 from schools across New Orleans.  The theme of the contest was “Dialing 9-1-1 for help.” The poster contest serves as an opportunity … Continue reading Orleans Parish Communications District 2016 9-1-1 Poster Contest

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NOEMS Technical Rope Rescue Kits

This press release has also been posted to EMS World and EMS1. The New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Foundation (The Foundation) donated two technical rope rescue kits to New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) after receiving a grant from Monsanto Fund. The $5,000 grant has allowed NOEMS to replace their outdated technical rope rescue gear with state-of-the-art Roco Rescue gear, specifically two main line kits and … Continue reading NOEMS Technical Rope Rescue Kits

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NOEMS Active Shooter Kits

This press release was featured on EMS World, JEMS, and EMS1.  It was also later picked up by Fox 8 News in New Orleans for a video feature. ~~~~~~ NEW ORLEANS, LA: The New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Foundation (The Foundation) donated six active shooter kits to New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) after receiving a grant from Hermes Beyond the Parade (Hermes BTP).  The … Continue reading NOEMS Active Shooter Kits

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