SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
A carnival crisis, cliffhangers, underground escapes and fiery extractions: First responders answered the call in 2023
“There, I said it. I do not like your pretty ambulances and I don’t think they contribute to the safety of our responders.”
Prevent and survive an attack by pre-planning your fight or flight response
A future EMT’s submission to the NPR student podcast challenge seeks to educate the public about lights and siren use
Working with law enforcement to identify protocols and preferences can help them help you
Chris and Kelly tackle public access defibrillation and EMT safety
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters and paramedics may witness inappropriate behavior in the field that necessitates intervention
Five takeaways for mass gathering planning from a carnival ride malfunction in Wisconsin
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
