Xenia Firefighters Save Lives with On-Scene Blood | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Xenia’s fire department is revolutionizing trauma care by training paramedics to administer whole blood right at the scene—saving lives before patients even reach the hospital. Powered by a heartfelt memorial donation from the family of fallen firefighter Steve Helling, the program now has the gear it needs, thanks to a smart partnership with Premier Health for inventory management and rotation to prevent waste. This isn’t just fire crews—it’s a coordinated effort with CareFlight and Premier Health’s blood bank team, turning Xenia into a model for faster, more effective emergency response…