Celebrating EMS Week 2023– Day 3: EMS Safety
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
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We’ve made it to Day 3! Tuesday's theme revolves around EMS safety, emphasizing the importance of both first responder safety and citizen safety training.
The nature of EMS work involves responding to unpredictable and high-stress situations, making safety a top priority for both EMS personnel and the public they serve. EMS Week provides an ideal opportunity to amplify the importance of EMS safety and create a collective impact in promoting a safer environment for everyone.
Check out our “EMS Week – Day 3” video below, as well as EMS1 resources for today’s theme. Whether you're an EMS professional, a concerned citizen or a public safety enthusiast, this collection of resources will serve as a valuable tool to enhance your understanding of EMS safety and inspire proactive engagement in emergency preparedness.
EMS Provider Safety
The safety of EMS personnel is paramount to ensuring the effective delivery of emergency medical care. Providers are vulnerable to dangers on the road, on the incident scene and after the call is finished. Are you taking steps to protect yourself?
Scene safety
Awareness training
3 steps to improve EMS situational awareness and spot danger
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so, how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
- Don't do these 5 things while de-escalating mental health/substance abuse crises
- Officer down! 5 considerations for responding to police emergencies
- How to make scene safety a core part of every EMS response
Violence on scene
Assault prevention training
Implementing a training program to prevent EMS assaults
Learn how ATCEMS identified EMS training goals and implemented an assault reporting function to protect providers from violence
- Spit isn't just a movie star meme; it's an occupational hazard
- Preventing violence against EMS personnel
- Watch: 11 videos to help providers prevent violence escalation
Bonus resource
How to buy body-worn cameras (eBook)
Get a free EMS1 body-worn cameras buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Citizen safety
Empowering citizens with basic lifesaving skills and knowledge can make a significant difference in emergency situations. These resources focus on educating the public on fundamental safety practices and actions responders can take to support these communities.
Children
Gun safety education
EMTs, paramedics: You can help prevent firearms death and injury to children
Why EMS leaders should start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
- 6 tips for drowning prevention and response
- How EMS can help identify victims of human trafficking
- 8 EMS-themed children's books
Elderly
- 9 fall prevention tips for EMS providers to share with friends, family and patients
- How fire, EMS departments can better serve the elderly
Community risk reduction
Shareable resource
Summertime safety: Use these tips to help your community avoid emergencies
Let people know how to stay safe in the sun and heat, in the water and on the road
- CPR shuffle: The life-saving playlist you need
- How to respond to a drowning incident
- Tips and tricks for a safe Halloween
- Patient education: Burn prevention – A printable guide
Mental & Physical Health
First Responder Wellness
First Responder Wellness Week is dedicated to providing resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
