Arkansas Stroke System

A stroke band is to be put on ALL patients that test positive on a recognized stroke scale.

Arkansas Department of Health stroke home page

Below is a link to the Arkansas Stroke Registry

Arkansas Stroke EMS Toolkit

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EMS1 Top Articles

In public safety, life doesn’t stop at the station door July 14, 2026
In a field that struggles to recruit and retain qualified personnel, support systems cannot be treated as ”soft” issues
Should EMTs, paramedics wear sunglasses? July 14, 2026
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Building elite EMS teams: 10 soft skills that predict long-term success July 14, 2026
From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
EMS-inspired ink July 14, 2026
Check out these EMS tattoos and share your EMS body art
9 tattoo aftercare tips for first responders July 14, 2026
Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
The EMS world lost a giant in Randolph Mantooth July 13, 2026
'Emergency!' gave an entire generation a vision of what emergency medicine could become, inspiring communities to build EMS systems, policymakers to fund them and countless individuals to enter the profession
2 off-duty Minn. firefighters killed in collision on lake July 13, 2026
A late-night collision between a pontoon boat and a commercial barge on Lake Pepin claimed three people, including two off-duty Wabasha firefighters
The aircraft crash response gap every EMS agency should close July 13, 2026
From airport access and scene safety, to FAA emergency plans and NTSB investigations, responders need specialized preparation before the call comes
‘More than an actor’: Fire/EMS leaders, members on Randolph Mantooth's impact July 13, 2026
Mantooth's portrayal of Johnny Gage inspired thousands of careers amid his unwavering advocacy for the fire/EMS industry during his lifetime
N.C. volunteer EMS receives grant to equip QRV July 13, 2026
Suttontown EMS will use a $4,000+ grant to add emergency warning lights to a donated former sheriff’s K-9 vehicle

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2026 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium August 18, 2026
In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 9th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 18th-19th, 2026. This in
New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time June 4, 2026
A NIST-led team has created a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes in a single-story floor plan during a fire, with a multilevel version in the works.
Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear May 13, 2026
In the fourth of an ongoing series of reports, NIST shows that wear and tear increased the levels of PFAS found in hoods and gloves.
NIST’s Alex Maranghides Receives Service to America Medal July 17, 2025
The award recognizes Maranghides for 25 years of work investigating devastating wildfires in the United States and creating actionable guidelines on how to save lives and property.
2025 Material Flammability Research Highlights June 30, 2025
Members of the Material Flammability Characterization Project recently presented or co-authored a series papers at the 16th International Conference and Exhibition on fire science and engineering (Interflam 2025, UK), the Flame Retardancy of
5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit June 3, 2025
REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2025, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public
NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance April 24, 2025
The ESCAPE report redefines how to save lives in the face of fast-moving wildfires.
Staff Spotlight - Dr. Brittany Stinger March 10, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Brittany Stinger to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow in the Flammability Reduction Group of the Fire Research Division (FRD). Dr. Stinger
PFAS Found in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods and Wildland Gear December 17, 2024
The amount of PFAS in each sample varied greatly, so it may be possible to design gear that reduces exposure.
AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire November 14, 2024
NIST researchers have trained AI to detect the telltale sound even in noisy environments.