Official North American Rescue Blog

Blog header imageBlog header image
Featured Articles
How small of a limb does the CAT work on
How Small of A Limb Does The CAT Work on?
Why do we mark the time
Why do we mark the time?
How does a tourniquet work
How Does A Tourniquet Work?
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
General Exclusion Order
General Exclusion Order Blocks Importation of Counterfeit Tourniquets
How does a chest seal work
How Does A Chest Seal Work?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
What’s New in TCCC? (May 2026 TCCC Update) Pt.1
What’s New in TCCC? (May 2026 TCCC Update) Pt.1
Recent Articles
  • Hunter's Canal & Tourniquet Application
    Loading...

    Hunter's Canal & Tourniquet Application

    NAR Doc gives an anatomy lesson and shows why it's important to understand the best locations for applying tourniquets. Check out this quick video on the world's leading prehospital field tourniquet, the C-A-T® Tourniquet from North American Rescue.
  • Whole Blood for Airway Management?
  • Armored Vest vs Plate Carrier
    Loading...

    Armored Vest vs Plate Carrier

    Let's talk about the key differences between an armored vest vs. a plate carrier for fire and EMS.
  • Body Armor Policies and Procedures
    Loading...

    Body Armor Policies & Procedures

    An important consideration for fire and EMS is how to implement body armor policies and procedures. Body armor is becoming standard PPE for many fire and EMS agencies as the working environment becomes more dangerous.
  • Body Armor Profile and Design
    Loading...

    Body Armor Profile & Design

    The design of a ballistic vest is crucial to ensure maximum protection while allowing the user to perform their duties. A ballistic vest designed for patient care requires a different approach than a standard law enforcement vest.
  • How to perform a Cric
    Loading...

    Learn how to perform a Cricothyroidotomy

    So what is a cricothyroidotomy, when would you do it and how would you do it? That's what we're going to go over today.

© 2026 North American Rescue, LLC. All rights reserved. All training services are offered by NAR Training, LLC. Site last updated 01/20/2026.
Terms & Conditions | EULA/Terms of Use | Supplier Terms