Public SafetyThursday, November 5
Richland Fire now carries blood to the scene of emergencies
The Good Day Richland team
If you've ever wondered what happens before an ambulance reaches the hospital, here's a big change. Richland Fire and Emergency Services' Blood on Board program is officially up and running as of mid-October. Blood rides in a specialized cooler in the on-duty battalion chief's vehicle, and it can be sent to any emergency involving significant blood loss.
144units collected at this spring's Blood on Board drive
That was the largest single-day blood drive in the state.
Richland is the first fire-based EMS agency in Eastern Washington to bring blood into the field. The American Red Cross supplies the blood, and Chief Randy Aust said the launch marked an important step for local and regional trauma care. The department's second blood drive is Nov. 23.
- Where: Richland Fire Station 74, off Duportail
- Register: richlandwa.gov/RFESBloodDrive
- Blood drives planned: twice a year
The Blood on Board drive runs 10 hours on Nov. 23
Richland Fire Station 74, off Duportail
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Blood drive supporting Blood on Board
- Date
- Nov. 23
Sources: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, NonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Blood drive supporting Blood on Board |
| Date | Nov. 23 |