Media Release | December 16, 2025
Pasco Media Relations & Communications.
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- When seconds matter, Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is stepping up in a big way with its new Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program beginning Wednesday, December 17. This program isa groundbreaking initiative, bringing life-saving blood directly to patients before they ever reach the hospital.
PCFR is one of only two fire departments in the Tampa Bay area providing this advanced level of care. To make it happen, specially trained critical care team members will carry blood supplies and respond directly to trauma scenes when a transfusion is needed.
“Administering blood right at the scene means patients get critical care at the very moment they need it most,” says PCFR Chief Ryan Guynn. “This program marks a major step forward in trauma care for our community.”
Severe blood loss is one of the most dangerous complications in trauma emergencies, accounting for nearly 40% of trauma-related deaths. Research shows:
- Trauma is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people under 45
- Providing blood early, on-scene can double a patient’s chance of survival
- Every minute without a blood transfusion after serious injury raises the risk of death by 11%
Be one of the first to donate blood to this life-saving program! Follow Pasco County Fire Rescue on Facebook, X and Instagram to learn about upcoming blood drives near you.
Pasco Fire Rescue is dedicated to serving and protecting the people of Pasco County through community risk reduction strategies. We provide professional, compassionate responses to calls for service while striving to educate our community. To learn more about Pasco Fire Rescue, visit: mypas.co/FireRescue
