Imagine enduring and surviving the devastation of an earthquake, wildfire, hurricane or other natural disaster. Although your family has made it through what you believed to be the worst of the ...

This automated external defibrillator in the lobby of Mrak Hall is one of nearly 40 that have been deployed in UC Davis buildings. No doubt you have seen them hanging on walls in buildings around the ...

It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s another thing entirely to experience the situation in real life, to ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're all familiar with traditional, basic first aid, like bandaging small cuts, using ice to reduce bruising, and keeping wounds clean. But most of us are not trained in mental ...

Minutes can make a difference when a life is on the line. The American Red Cross has begun offering free training and certification so high school students can act fast in medical emergencies.

HOW YOU CAN APPLY LANCASTER EMS IS OFFERING A FREE BASIC LEVEL EMT COURSE TO HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO SAVE LIVES AND GET THIS. YOU CAN GET PAID TO TRAIN SO THEY WILL PAY YOU TO TAKE THIS COURSE. NOW HAVE ...

“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...