EMS PSA . Health & Safety
Avoid heat-related illness this summer
On July 1, 2023 by Calgary's ChildEMS would like to remind everyone to stay safe in the heat and sun this season.
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Window & Balcony Safety
On March 22, 2021 by Calgary's ChildWith the return of warmer weather, The City of Calgary Emergency Medical Services would like to remind parents of an often overlooked hazard in the home. To bring fresh air into your house, or to cool off in hot weather, we naturally think of opening a window.
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Prevent Accidental Poisoning
On September 3, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of precautions to prevent accidental childhood poisonings around the home.
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Keeping Backyard Play Safe
On July 11, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEspecially in the summer months, children can be found playing in the ‘safety of their backyards’. To help keep them safe, parents must be aware that there are many potential hazards in the backyard that can result in injury to their children. Calgary EMS would like to pass along these important backyard safety tips.
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Toboggan Safety
On January 9, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and children of some basic toboggan/sledding safety tips as the winter season continues. Injuries may result from collisions with stationary objects on the hill, such as trees or rocks, or even collisions with other people. Unprotected falls can also result in more serious injury if you
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Cold Weather Safety from Calgary EMS
On November 5, 2018 by Calgary's ChildMinus temperatures are here again – do you know what to do in the case of cold injury/illness? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics respond to a number of cold weather related emergencies every winter. However, by taking appropriate measures to dress properly, anticipate sudden weather changes and preparing to be out in the cold, may
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March PSA – Burns & Scalds
On February 26, 2018 by Calgary's ChildFrom Alberta Health Services EMS Each year, Alberta Health Services, EMS, continues to respond to emergencies involving young children who have sustained severe burns or scalds. These incidents often occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes include a child accidentally tipping hot liquids onto themselves, touching hot surfaces such as stoves, or making contact
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Yielding to Emergency Vehicles from Calgary EMS
On December 27, 2017 by Calgary's ChildTime is the enemy in an emergency. For everyone’s safety, it is important for motorists to understand how to correctly yield right of way to emergency vehicles with lights and siren activated. You can help EMS, police, and fire get to the scene quickly and safely by: When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and
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Sledding Safety from Calgary EMS
On November 22, 2017 by Calgary's ChildEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and children about some sledding safety tips as the season is just around the corner. Sledding injuries may result from collisions with stationary objects, such as trees and rocks, or with other people on the hill. Unprotected falls can result in injury if you lose control
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Bicycle Helmet Safety from Calgary EMS
On February 22, 2017 by Calgary's ChildEvery year Calgary paramedics respond to traumatic emergencies where helmets have prevented a serious injury or saved a life. Bicycle crashes are the leading cause of brain injury in school aged children. The majority of bicycle injuries do not involve motor vehicles. Most often injuries occur when a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary