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Sheboygan Today
By the People, for the People
Sheboygan Fire Department Launches Prehospital Blood Program
SFD becomes first EMS service in Sheboygan County to carry and administer blood products in the field.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:04am
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The Sheboygan Fire Department's new prehospital blood program will bring life-saving transfusions directly to emergency scenes.Sheboygan TodayThe Sheboygan Fire Department is officially launching its prehospital blood administration program today, allowing paramedics to begin life-saving blood transfusions at the scene of an emergency or while en route to the hospital. This program represents a significant advancement in emergency medical care for the Sheboygan community.
Why it matters
Severe bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma patients, and early access to blood has been shown to significantly improve survival. This program places the SFD among a small but growing group of advanced EMS providers in Wisconsin that are bringing hospital-level care directly to patients when minutes matter most.
The details
With this implementation, the SFD will become the first EMS service in Sheboygan County to carry and administer blood products in the field. A limited number of EMS agencies across the state have begun implementing similar programs. To kick off the new program, a blood drive is being held today at City of Sheboygan Fire Department – Station 3 Headquarters from 1-7pm, and donors are asked to pre-register through a provided link.
- The SFD's prehospital blood administration program officially launches today, April 15, 2026.
The players
Sheboygan Fire Department
The fire department for the city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which is officially launching a new prehospital blood administration program.
What’s next
A blood drive is being held today to help kick off the new program, and donors are asked to pre-register through the provided link.
The takeaway
This program represents a significant advancement in emergency medical care for the Sheboygan community, as it allows paramedics to begin life-saving blood transfusions at the scene of an emergency, bringing hospital-level care directly to patients when minutes matter most.
