The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

No two calls for an ambulance are ever exactly the same. That being said, the underlying reason for the call may be similar. Certain emergencies are more common than others and oftentimes elicit a call to emergency services. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. What Are The Most Common Emergencies? To get a better understanding of why people call emergency services, we’re going to look […]

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7 Tips For Avoiding A Heat-Related Emergency This Summer

As we’ve noticed over the last few days, summers in Wisconsin can get hot and humid in a hurry. If you’re working outdoors or overseeing soccer practice on a particularly hot day, it doesn’t take much for a heat-related illness to develop. Our team responds to numerous cases of heat exhaustion and heat stroke each summer, and we thought it would be wise to share some simple tips so you can stay safe during the next heat wave. In today’s […]

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The Different Types Of Emergency Personnel

You might assume that everyone working inside an ambulance is a paramedic, but that’s not typically the case. An emergency response team usually consists of a few different types of personnel to assist with whatever type of situation they may encounter. Below, we take a closer look at four different types of emergency personnel that commonly work alongside an ambulance. Four Types Of Emergency Responders There are four certified types of emergency medical technicians according to the National Registry of […]

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