EMS Body Armor

The EMS body armor topic features articles, news, resources, education, training and tips for EMS providers to purchase, fit, and use EMS body armor to minimize the risk of injury during a violent attack.

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Denver ambulances attacked during riots
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Denver Health said its EMS providers are wearing ballistic vests and helmets as a precaution
Hospital donates ballistic vests to W.Va. firefighters, medics
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Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Conn. fire, EMS crews receive body armor
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An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
Detroit firefighters, EMTs to get body armor
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Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear
8 SD counties to invest in EMS body armor
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EMS leaders said ballistic vests are the next step to protecting personnel
Fla. fire chief pushes for fire, EMS body armor
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Chief Matthew Graves said the gear is needed given “what’s going on in our society,” but some residents disagree
Dallas Fire-Rescue receives body armor for paramedics
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The ballistic kits will be used in conjunction with police support for active shooter situations