SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Back injuries happen all too frequently in EMS, endangering ourselves, our partners and our patients; learn how to prevent them
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds
Know the newest fire- and EMS-related laws
Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
