Summary
A $300,000 contract means Pasadena firefighters can give blood at the scene, cutting time-to-blood from about 35 minutes to 16 and boosting survival odds.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $300,000 over 12 months, extendable to 36 months.
Anyone in Pasadena who suffers severe bleeding — crash victims, accident and childbirth emergencies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Aug 18, 2026
Pasadena Fire will carry blood on ambulances, cutting time-to-blood from about 35 minutes to 16. That could meaningfully improve survival for trauma, hemorrhage and accident victims.
City Council Meeting: - Aug 17, 2026
A $300,000 contract means Pasadena firefighters can give blood at the scene, cutting time-to-blood from about 35 minutes to 16 and boosting survival odds.
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