FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
Community
NCRETAC serves nine counties in northeast Colorado. This section is for everyone who lives, works, or goes to school here. You will find free safety programs, information on how to help in an emergency, and resources to keep your family safe.
What We Offer
All of the programs and resources on this page are free. You do not need to be a medical professional to use them. They are designed for families, schools, workplaces, and anyone in our community who wants to be prepared.
Stop The Bleed
Learn how to stop serious bleeding
Severe bleeding can kill in less than 5 minutes. This free training teaches you how to use your hands, a bandage, or a tourniquet to stop life-threatening bleeding until an ambulance arrives. Anyone can learn this. No medical training needed.
Become a HerO+
Donate blood and help save lives
Ambulances in our region now carry whole blood for patients who are seriously hurt. This blood comes from donors in our community. If you have O+ blood type, your donation can go directly into an ambulance and save someone’s life before they reach a hospital.
Injury Prevention
Stay safe at home, on the road, and outside
Many serious injuries are preventable. We provide free information on car seat safety, bicycle helmets, seatbelt use, gun storage, fall prevention, and more. Small steps can prevent big injuries.
Public Resources
Find help and information in your area
Links to local health services, emergency contacts, public safety information, and community programs across the nine counties we serve.
In an Emergency
If someone is seriously hurt, call 911 right away. Help is on the way, but there are things you can do while you wait.
1
Call 911
Tell them where you are and what happened. Stay on the phone and follow their instructions.
2
Stop Bleeding
Press hard on any wound that is bleeding. If you have a tourniquet, use it. Do not let go until help arrives.
3
Stay Calm
You do not need to be a doctor to help. Staying calm and taking action makes a difference.
4
Guide EMS
Turn on outside lights. Send someone to meet the ambulance at the road. Every minute counts in a rural area.
In rural northeast Colorado, the nearest ambulance may be 20 to 30 minutes away or more. Knowing what to do while you wait can save a life. Our free training programs can help you be ready.
Request a Program for Your School or Organization
We bring free safety training to schools, workplaces, churches, sports teams, and community groups across northeast Colorado. Programs can be scheduled at a time and place that works for you. Most sessions take less than two hours.
Stop The Bleed Training
Hands-on bleeding control training for groups of any size. Good for schools, offices, sports programs, and community events.
Car Seat Safety Checks
Free car seat checks for families. A trained technician will make sure your child’s seat is installed correctly.
Helmet Programs
Bicycle helmet fittings and distribution for children. We partner with local organizations to reach kids who need helmets most.
Other Programs
Fall prevention, safe gun storage, and other safety topics. Contact us to talk about what your community needs.
Contact us to schedule a program
All programs are free of charge. We serve all nine counties in the NCRETAC region. Contact us and we will work with you to find a time and location that fits your group.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (970) 580-2668
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