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York County fire drive collects 31 units for whole-blood field initiative
Summary
York County Fire Department representatives said a blood drive at York County Fire Station 1 collected 31 units for a new whole-blood program intended for pre-hospital care of trauma and critically ill patients; residents were urged to watch the department's Facebook page for future drives.
A York County Fire Department representative said the department collected 31 units at a blood drive held at York County Fire Station 1 and that those donations will support a new whole-blood initiative to aid trauma and critically ill patients in the field.
"When moments count, our blood in the field can help save lives," the presenter said, urging community members to donate. The presenter said whole blood carried by firefighters and emergency medical personnel can provide immediate intervention to patients with massive hemorrhage before they reach trauma centers.
An agency official with the department described how the program operates: Blood Connection staff collect donations at the fire station, the blood is sent to Blood Connection's facility for processing, and then usable units are returned to the department for field use. "The blood that we receive will never ever be wasted," the presenter added, saying units nearing expiration are redirected to other hospitals.
The agency official thanked community donors and announced the drive "obtained 31 total units." Officials said the department will host multiple blood drives in the future and asked residents to monitor the fire department's Facebook page and website for announcements.
No formal motions, votes, or legal authorities were recorded in the transcript; the event was presented as a community health initiative and outreach effort by the York County Fire Department.
