DLA News Archive

April 29, 2022

Pinwheel Parade educates, raises awareness of effects of child abuse

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A sense of normalcy was in the chilly morning air as the first Pinwheel Parade in two years stepped off from the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Child Development Center April 26. Children from the CDC hopped, walked, waddled and rode around the block waving their pinwheels escorted by DSCC Police, parents and CDC staff members.

June 8, 2018

The pressure is on during hose testing at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Firefighter and EMT Dustin Buckley rolls out water hoses during routine pressure testing June 4 at DSCC. Each year, all hoses and attachments are tested to ensure they meet federal codes and guidelines.

May 20, 2018

DSCC EMS Week - A Look at EMTs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus highlights a few Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics during the 2018 National EMS Week as a way to thank the DSCC EMS team for answering the call and providing quality care to associates and local community members in their time of need.

May 20, 2018

National EMS Week 2018 celebrated at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's theme: "EMS Strong: Stronger Together" is a reminder that Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics remain committed to the tough work that requires passion, purpose and heart to carry out well every day, often in difficult circumstances. This year, each day has a unique theme highlighting EMS Strong: Stronger Together.

May 20, 2018

EMS Strong: Stronger Together

COLUMBUS, Ohio — EMS week was first nationally recognized in 1974 when President Gerald R. Ford signed the Emergency Medical Services Systems bill. This year the emphasis is on the theme “Stronger Together.”

May 18, 2018

Two associates complete Advanced Tactical Operations Medical Specialist course at the Ohio Fire Academy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tactical Emergency Medical Services is nothing new to the Department of Defense. For years, combat medics have been providing lifesaving care during combat operations in less than ideal conditions. Today, civilian medics are taking the knowledge that’s been gained from the battlefront and using it to save the lives of victims involved in hostile events where large loss of blood is a concern and survivability is limited to minutes.

Feb. 2, 2016

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