Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
South Metro Fire Rescue is the first fire agency in the Denver metro area to carry blood in the field.
Through a partnership with the AdventHealth Parker Foundation, SMFR paramedics now have packed red blood cells available with EMS supervisors to give to patients in hemorrhagic shock — from traumatic injuries to medical emergencies like GI bleeds or pregnancy complications.
Getting blood products within the first 30 minutes after injury or illness can dramatically increase survival. Only about 1% of EMS agencies nationwide provide this advanced care, and we’re proud to bring this lifesaving capability to our community.
South Metro Fire Rescue is the first fire agency in the Denver metro area to carry blood in the field.
Through a partnership with the AdventHealth Parker Foundation, SMFR paramedics now have packed red blood cells available with EMS supervisors to give to patients in hemorrhagic shock — from traumatic injuries to medical emergencies like GI bleeds or pregnancy complications.
Getting blood products within the first 30 minutes after injury or illness can dramatically increase survival. Only about 1% of EMS agencies nationwide provide this advanced care, and we’re proud to bring this lifesaving capability to our community.
