Safety
The safety topic provides news, information and resources to keep EMS providers informed about key safety issues, developments and technology, including research and initiatives focused on violence against EMS professionals, how to prevent an injury, near-miss reporting and risk mitigation.
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
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The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
Wake County EMS may scale back emergency responses after 21 crashes this year, shifting to lights-and-sirens use in only 20% of calls
The Medstar unit was taken from a crash scene in Novi, leading to another crash and fire that injured four people
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
Readers weigh in on whether paramedics — or EMTs — should take the lead on low-priority 911 calls
A preliminary report says the pilot surveyed multiple zones, got a ground “all clear,” and made a steep approach when the tail struck a sign about 10 feet up
A Sarasota man got 40 years plus 20 years’ probation for a staged 2019 shooting at Sarasota County paramedics after an automated 911 “fall” alert
Internal AMR reports say agents stalled the Oct. 5 transfer for about 20 minutes and one officer told the ambulance driver “I will shoot you, I will arrest you”
After an anonymous post urged people to aim lasers at helicopters near Portland’s South Waterfront ICE facility, medevacs avoided Oregon Health & Science University’s hospital helipad
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
EMS World panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
An Mecklenburg EMS MEDIC ambulance was hit by gunfire, renewing calls for state funding to equip EMS with ballistic vests.
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters
Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
A man stole a Downey Fire Department ambulance from the scene and was caught after crashing in Alhambra
Scene safety and awareness are critical to prehospital patient care
State police said a man chased, passed and cut off a Wawayanda ambulance, preventing the crew from reaching a call
End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
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