This week, members of the Malvern Fire Company are visiting local schools throughout our service area as part of Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month. These visits provide an important opportunity to teach children how to prevent fires, recognize hazards, and respond safely during an emergency.

During each presentation, firefighters and EMS personnel discuss essential fire safety topics, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Why Is “AMBULANCE” Written Backwards?
Have you ever noticed that the word AMBULANCE is often written backwards on the front of an ambulance?
There’s a simple reason: rear-view mirrors.

When a driver looks in their rear-view mirror, the image is reversed. So when an ambulance has “ECNALUBMA” printed on the front, it appears as “AMBULANCE” in a driver’s mirror.

This makes the word much easier to recognize ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚑 HOW DID EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BEGIN?

Today, calling 911 brings trained professionals to your side—but the EMS system we know took generations to build.
From battlefields to our communities
American EMS has roots in battlefield care and organized transport of wounded soldiers. Civilian ambulance services emerged in the 1800s, followed by volunteer rescue squads in the early 1900s. In many ... (Full Story & Photos)

These are the events being celebrated:
National Coffee Day celebrates the popular caffeinated beverage with a variety of café deals and promotions.
National Biscotti Day honors the classic twice-baked Italian almond biscuit.
National Silent Movie Day recognizes the historic era of silent cinema.
National Goose Day marks the traditional Michaelmas feast day.... (Full Story & Photos)

There are several misunderstandings about when to call an ambulance and what happens after you arrive at the hospital. The information below is intended to clarify common myths and provide accurate guidance.

Myth: “If I can drive, I should drive myself.”

Truth: If someone is experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency—such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, ... (Full Story & Photos)