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 Which EMS Bag Is Right For You? A Brief Guide. Are you shopping for an EMS Medical Bag? Or maybe just looking around and doing some research? In this blog, we wanted to provide a brief overview of the type of EMS bags available by Kemp USA and their purpose, function, and design.  First , identify how this bag will be used . If you are simply looking for a general first aid medical bag for a day camp or a school, or a public facility that requires an onsite medical bag that is used occasionally then jump to this section.   If you are a professional rescuer, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, or Paramedic that needs a medical bag to be used on a regular daily basis then please read on.  Second , consider if you need to store any special items such as an oxygen tank, airway intubation, medications, IV catheters, needles, and syringes. Staying organized is extremely important for rescue professionals so make sure you compartmentalize your first aid i

Disasters are devasting, they can often leave people in hopeless situations. Sometimes they can be predicted, and with proper planning and they can be mitigated, but many times terror can strike unexpectedly. Either way, both require professional attention and response to save lives and get people to safety.  FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the branch within the United States Homeland Security that deals with disasters across US territories. This agency exists because of US taxpayers and is an excellent resource for grants, support, and training. Learn more here . Here is FEMA's official mission statement: "The mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a Nation, we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards."  In the year 2020 FEMA officially declared 314 disasters, in 2021 the