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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An episode of Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast “Revisionist History” dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk
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Scott County supervisors approved a high-visibility yellow design for newly purchased MEDIC ambulances, pointing to studies showing fewer crashes compared with darker vehicle colors
A 15-month pilot program will explore diverting non-violent, non-emergency calls in Iowa City and Johnson County, to trained field mediators
Whiteout conditions on Interstate 196 near Grand Rapids, triggered a massive crash involving cars and semitrailer trucks and leaving numerous people injured
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
An exterior construction elevator fell from the second floor of a seven-story hotel under construction during Turning Stone’s expansion project in Verona
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
Authorities said the shooting in a parking lot outside an LDS church during a memorial service and does not appear to be a random or faith-targeted attack
Bystanders say EMS providers were forced to approach on foot after law enforcement vehicles obstructed access to the scene where a woman was shot in the head
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
Empower personnel to step in early — before issues escalate
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A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
A distressed man pulled from the ocean off an Atlantic City beach allegedly attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during a rescue
A decade of city data reveals a troubling disparity: while firefighter injuries and collisions decline, EMS professionals face persistently high risks
A Christmas-week assault that killed a M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center hospital security officer underscores the dangers faced during patient crises
A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence
Two Twin City Ambulance EMTs were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while helping a disabled motorist on Interstate 290 in Buffalo
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
Under a policy that took effect in early November, Virginia Beach EMS now responds to most calls without lights and sirens, citing just a 2–3 minute time savings versus nearly doubled crash risk
Cleveland EMS officials report a growing number of assaults, with many cases resulting in minor charges, fueling concerns about safety, accountability and staffing
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