Coming to you with exciting, mid-year clinical updates! These updates highlight the usage of two new field treatments that have become available in the last few months. In March, AEMT Brian Coen and Paramedic Franklyn Moreshead were dispatched at the request of Cranberry Township PD for an elderly female who was unresponsive after a traumatic […]
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Coming to you with exciting, mid-year clinical updates! These updates highlight the usage of two new field treatments that have become available in the last few months. In March, AEMT Brian Coen and Paramedic Franklyn Moreshead were dispatched at the request of Cranberry Township PD for an elderly female who was unresponsive after a traumatic […]
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This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” highlighted the essential collaboration between 911 dispatchers, public health, fire, law enforcement, and medical professionals to strengthen prehospital care. Every EMS clinician carries one call with them, not for its heroism, but for its humanity. These moments rarely make headlines, yet they are what truly shape outcomes […]
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Butler County Emergency Services in collaboration with Allegheny Health Network/Lifeflight, LEFCON, LLC and Cranberry Township EMS, announced the adoption of PulsePoint to further the county’s commitment to emergency response. The free app, PulsePoint Respond, allows residents throughout the county to be alerted of individuals in nearby public places experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, allowing immediate lifesaving assistance to begin before first responders arrive. The companion app, PulsePoint AED, lets individuals report and […]
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We had the honor of visiting North Catholic High School to hold a mock crash demonstration alongside Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company, Cranberry Township Police Department, LifeFlight, Butler County Coroner, AHN 955 Paramedic Squad, and UPMC 98 Paramedic Squad. The scene portrayed a full-scale emergency response to a crash caused by impaired and distracted driving, […]
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Cranberry Township EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive, up to an hour sooner than if someone goes to the hospital by […]
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We are grateful to receive a $8,682 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. This funding will be used to purchase three Glidescope Go2 Video Laryngoscope systems, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the communities of Cranberry Township, Seven Fields and parts of New Sewickley. […]
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On April 6, Cranberry Township EMS began carrying a new medication called norepinephrine on our ambulances. This medication helps patients whose blood pressure drops dangerously low due to serious medical emergencies such as severe infections, major injuries, or spinal trauma. Low blood pressure can prevent vital organs, like the brain, heart, and kidneys, from getting the blood […]
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On Saturday, February 21st, we hosted our annual Save-a-Life Saturday. We heard amazing stories, recognized the swift actions of first responders, and offered the opportunity to reunite a survivor with those who helped save their life. This event is a powerful reminder of the critical role the Chain of Survival plays in saving lives. At […]
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Photo Courtesy of The Butler Eagle Cranberry Township and 10 neighboring municipalities partnered on a yearlong study to address long-term EMS sustainability in southwestern Butler County as expenses raise faster than revenue. Released in late 2025, the report outlines key recommendations including shared governance, consistent funding, and improved communication to support emergency medical services. Matt […]