Helmet Face Mask Changes Help Paramedics Treat Student Athletes Faster

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Changes to football helmet face masks are helping first responders with how quickly they can help an injured student athlete on the field.West Metro Fire Rescue crews teamed up with St. Anthony’s Hospital to practice treating head and spinal injuries. This time of year students are heading back to school and players are hitting the field for practice. (credit: CBS)
The emergency responders also learned about changes to helmets that will help them react