EMS Body Armor
The EMS body armor topic features articles, news, resources, education, training and tips for EMS providers to purchase, fit, and use EMS body armor to minimize the risk of injury during a violent attack.
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Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
The International Association of EMTs and Paramedics said the first responders chose to forgo body armor in order to quickly treat and transport wounded students
The union representing Superior North EMS personnel says paramedics need more protection, as increased drug and alcohol use have heightened the danger for responders
NFPA’s John M. Montes, NREMT, examines how ASHER programs help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from active shooter incidents
TCAD Paramedics purchased this equipment to provide an additional layer of protection for personnel safety and in the event of an emergency
EMS agencies can spread goodwill by compensating providers for the extras, from skills enhancement to personal medical equipment
County officials hope to have 12 additional tactical paramedics by the end of September
Attacks on EMS providers by the very people we are trying to help are becoming all too common: Review your safety practices and training
The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
A new Florida law will give paramedics responding to situations deemed as high-risk the ability to carry more than medical supplies
Falmouth Fire Department purchased 25 armored vests and helmets, known as ballistics gear, which will be placed on fire trucks and in ambulances and provided to command staff
Propper made it easy to find the right fit for EMS providers, says an operations chief with an ambulance district outside St. Louis
With violence against paramedics and fire-rescue personnel becoming more frequent, training must include simulations of responding to “everyday” calls gone wrong
Aurora officials recommended buying ballistic vests for firefighters who are part of special tactical units weeks after a mass shooting
Ada County Paramedics showcased their new MedCat which is “specifically designed for the rescue of citizens” in dangerous situations
NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency
Miami Township firefighters and paramedics will use the ballistic vests on calls where there might be a weapon at the scene
Fort Bend County EMS purchased 32 ballistic vests and helmets, enough to equip every working crew
“You never know what you’re getting into on a daily basis,” Chief Robert Weidner said. “I’d rather come home to my family at the end of a shift”
An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
Dani Kamenar was 32 weeks pregnant when she was attacked by a patient while responding to a routine call
Matthew Brabham started Arming Angels in the hopes of equipping as many responders as possible with ballistic vests and active shooter kits
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear
EMS leaders said ballistic vests are the next step to protecting personnel
The agency added 30 ballistic vests, which has been a months-long process for Bryan County EMS
Chief Matthew Graves said the gear is needed given “what’s going on in our society,” but some residents disagree
Although the vests add an additional 20 to 30 pounds of weight, officials said paramedics don’t mind
Citing dangers faced by paramedics at the Pulse nightclub shooting, fire officials have pushed for protective gear, such as armored helmets
