Bancroft, IA EMS

03/15/2024

02/07/2024

Bancroft EMS spent 2.5 hours on Monday night reviewing their annual skills training, which includes procedures such as 12 leads, intubation and suction, medication dosages, monitor system operation, and protocols and procedures to ensure the best care for Bancroft residents and surrounding communities.

10/05/2023

Iowa Lakes is offering an EMT class!

NOW is the perfect time if you have any interest! Right now the class is in Emmetsburg, but if they can get at least 8 students they can hold classes in Algona!

Tuition will be 100% covered by the city.

Message us, or talk to any member of the crew if you have ANY interest or questions!

Iowa Lakes Community College will be offering an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). EMT class is in Emmetsburg and IF we can get 8 students we can hold one at the EMS building in ALGONA! Every service out there in your community needs more volunteers. If you have been interested now is the time! Go online and register today! There are different options to assist in covering the tuition cost. Contact any member of your local service, Kossuth County EMS, or ILCC.

09/15/2023

Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Fellow police officers and EMS 💙💙💙

09/11/2023

Training tonight on our new LUCAS device!

The LUCAS device is an easy-to-use mechanical chest compression device that helps lifesaving teams to deliver quality chest compressions.

05/26/2023

Today we recognize our local EMS community who regularly go above and beyond what is expected. We thank our first responders (and those everywhere) for their unwavering commitment to serve their communities.

Thank you, to each and every one of you who go on call, put in the hours, and help behind the scenes!

05/25/2023

Today is Save-A-Life, and STOP THE BLEED Day.

Bystanders will almost always be at a scene before the EMS practitioners. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained to save a life.

This online course is available and FREE to all here: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/

"The interactive course is a virtual alternative to the in-person lecture presentation. The STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course guides individuals through the three methods of bleeding control using video demonstrations, interactive learning, and spontaneous quizzes. This STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course is free to all students and can be taken multiple times to learn and refresh knowledge of the STOP THE BLEED® Course."

05/24/2023

Everyone needs to know about calling 911 in an emergency. But kids also need to know the specifics about what an emergency is. Asking them questions like, "What would you do if we had a fire in our house?" or "What would you do if someone is choking or having trouble breathing?" gives you a chance to discuss emergencies and what to do if one happens.

For helpful information on talking about 911 with kids, please visit: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/911.html

05/23/2023

On this EMS Safety Day during EMS Week, take a moment to read Avera's Senior Life Solutions April Newsletter, encouraging us all to Let Go of Mental Clutter.

Are you or someone you know struggling with depression or anxiety?
* Senior Life Solutions is your local mental health expert for older adults: (712) 362-6570.
*NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Iowa helpline: (515) 254-0417 or text "HelpLine" to 62640.
* To get help, call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

05/23/2023

Today as we promote Safety for the EMS provider, the patient, and the public, we're focusing on risk and prevention: stress reduction, self-care, and mental health awareness.

Psychology Today shares "The Connection Between Self-Care and Mental Health - Taking care of oneself supports mental health and fitness." View their article here: (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-deeper-wellness/202302/understanding-the-mental-health-and-self-care-connection #:~:text=Key%20points%201%20Self-care%20is%20linked%20to%20improved,ourselves%2C%20which%20can%20have%20long-term%20effects%20on%20well-being.)

05/22/2023

🔥 What Do You Know About Burns?

Today our focus is on EMS Education, and we're sharing information on burn prevention. (every 60 seconds, somebody in the U.S. suffers a burn severe enough to require medical treatment!)

Occurring primarily in children and the elderly, burns can be a high-frequency, high-stress encounter for EMS.

Show what you know by taking the quiz below, and let us know in the comments if you aced it or learned something new!

Burns can occur anytime of year, but the summertime can hold special hazards because many of us are outdoors doing yard work, grilling or boating. More than a million burn injuries occur each year, Introduction: What Do You Know About Burns?

05/21/2023

This is the story of how Broody, a very unhappy brain, became very happy. By Dr. Sood.

Resilience can help protect you from various mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Resilience can also help offset factors that increase the risk of mental health conditions, such as being bullied or previous trauma. If you have an existing mental health condition, being resilient can improve your coping ability.

Becoming more resilient takes time and practice. If you don't feel you're making progress — or you don't know where to start — consider talking to a mental health professional. With guidance, you can improve your resiliency and mental well-being.

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05/21/2023

Welcome to the first day of EMS Week 2023! Today we're promoting the health, wellness, and resilience of EMS providers and patients. It's an opportunity to step back and take care of ourselves, as well as our fellow EMS professionals and patients.

When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart?

When you have resilience, you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster or a loved one's death. If you lack resilience, you might dwell on problems, feel victimized, become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, eating disorders or risky behaviors.

Resilience won't make your problems go away — but resilience can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better handle stress. If you aren't as resilient as you'd like to be, you can develop and learn skills to become more resilient.

Learn more by reading Mayo Clinic's article "Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship" here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-20046311

05/02/2023

Bancroft EMS Open House May 1st
Thanks to all who attended 💙❤️💙