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.
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Authorities credit the PennSTAR pilot for not crashing into any homes
Drowning is preventable and most times occurs in pools or swimming areas where adults lifeguards are present (or should be)
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County—sending him flying
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
Features to consider when choosing your perfect EMT pants fit
Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
A shooting at Elizabeth City State University during its Viking Fest celebration left one person dead and six others injured
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
Make your patient feel less like a sack of potatoes with these tips from Steve Whitehead
Warning signs and a checklist for evaluating patients after a lift assist
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
There are several things you can do to protect both your patient and yourself
This advanced app-based solution can improve accountability and reduce diversion
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
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