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.
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EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff’s office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest
Officials scaled down the work at a sinkhole in Marguerite in the search to find and rescue Elizabeth Pollard
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties
A proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn’t necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
Mold, leaks and dripping sewage plague Bay City Department of Public Safety’s police and fire facilities
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
Chris Keller on how BWCs enhance patient care documentation, bolster staff safety and provide an unbiased account of events
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
During a 2019 wellness check transport, the woman allegedly stabbed an EMT seven times and pepper-sprayed an EMT driving the ambulance when he stopped the rig
A man was sentenced to nine months after video showed him walking up to a Hennepin County medic and throwing a piece of concrete at her face
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
The Granby Police Department stated there were several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the burning vehicle
An Eagle Fire District firefighter pleaded guilty to failing to operate with due care while driving an Ada County Paramedics ambulance
Prioritize ambulance safety with real-time data monitoring solutions, in-cab cameras, proactive maintenance, training and more
12 wounded by gunfire during a shooting at Tuskegee University
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
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While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
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