The term "EDC" stands for "everyday carry," and while it is frequently associated with the preparedness community, it applies to all of us. Keys, wallets, and cell phones are common examples of EDC items that we take with us whenever we leave the house. These items serve as stopgap solutions. EDC items might not always be the best tool for a specific task; instead, they represent a compromise in terms of size, weight, and functionality.

Blood loss is the number one preventable cause of death in all trauma patients amounting for 35% of all trauma deaths. Let’s examine a recent real word example of a life that could have been saved.

July 4th was a busy day with local Fire and EMS agencies responding to 165 calls for service. Learn more on what impact this had on emergency services.

In Washington State, motorcycles represent 3% of all registered vehicles, yet motorcycle fatalities constitute 16% of all motor vehicle deaths.

Each year over 350,000 Americans will suffer a heart attack with 23% of them occurring in a public setting. In this blog post we look at CPR survival rates for women and the challenges they face.