News and Updates

Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors at the University of Nevada, Reno! Adam Heinz, Director at REMSA, offers some health and safety tips about how to take care of yourself through finals week and to make sure your graduation celebrations are safe.

Mountains attract climbers, skiers, snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts hoping to conquer the slopes. Yet, this kind of recreation brings its own set of risks. Each year, avalanches claim more than 150 lives worldwide, a number that has been increasing over the past few decades. Thousands more are caught in avalanches, partly buried or injured. REMSA […]

Care for your heart and the hearts you love Every month is a good month to take care of your heart. But in February, for Valentine’s Day and in celebration of American Heart Month, REMSA is making it easier and more fun to Save the Heart You Love. There’s no better way to show your love […]

With the possibility of a winter storm system moving through the area, we wanted to remind you about some general winter safety tips and trivia! Winter Fun Facts In 2014, in the U.S., there were 42,480 workplace injuries and illnesses involving ice, sleet, or snow that required at least one day away from work to […]

Starting an exercise program is a feat that should be congratulated and admired. However, it is also something that should be done with thought and concern. It is important to implement an appropriate exercise program that is safe and conducive to an individual’s health. Often, individuals try to do too much, causing serious injuries when […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Center for Prehospital Education is pleased to announce that 16 students successfully completed the organization’s 12-month paramedic program. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of an emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT). To complete the program, students must master advanced […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the appointment of Deborah Kotrady, RN, as a clinical education nurse for REMSA and Care Flight. In this role, Kotrady is responsible for conducting education and orientation seminars for REMSA and Care Flight’s new nurse education program. “We are very pleased to welcome Deborah to the REMSA and Care Flight […]

Learn a new life-saving skill in 2019 and receive a free bleeding control kit The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host its first bleeding control class of 2019, Stop the Bleed, on Friday, January 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the appointment of Christine Barton as a regional instructor for International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). An international organization, IAED develops and maintains protocols and curriculum for safe, effective and consistent emergency dispatch services. IAED instructors train emergency dispatchers across the globe on these protocols to ensure […]

Francisco Ceballos shares information and tips about keeping children warm AND safe in their car seats throughout the winter. Video Transcription Hi, all! This is Francisco, community programs coordinator here at REMSA. With the holiday season coming up and us traveling near and far, we want to make sure that our little ones are safe. In […]