Escaping Violent Encounters
Training and experience are instrumental to keeping EMTs, paramedics safe from violent attacks
EMS Chief Ernesto M. Rodriguez shares insights from the City of Austin EMS Department Assault Survey
Understanding the risks inherent in EMS is critical to taking action to prevent death and injury in the line of duty
The patient began hitting the Metro West paramedic around the head and then chased after the EMT with a rock
The AMR crew did not know what was in the patient’s bag and could not restrain him so they pulled over and left the ambulance
NAEMT’s National Survey of Violence Against EMS Practitioners identifies training gaps in EMS safety
These videos demonstrate how to predict scene safety, handle violent patient outbursts and maintain a safe scene on each call
The PSA, which was created nearly a month after an EMT was viciously attacked, talks about the consequences of assaulting EMS personnel
“Mayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city,” said EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay
Thomas Wright broke free from the gurney restraint, bit the EMT and knocked him to the ground, then began stomping on his head
The County Sheriff’s department later arrested William Swagger after he jumped out of a moving ambulance to escape
The recently mandated training comes after the company says there has been an apparent increase in attacks on paramedics and EMTs while on duty in Portland
The EMT was stabbed seven times in the abdomen and legs and a second EMT driving the ambulance was pepper-sprayed
Donna Taylor, 37, was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges that she struck the first responder multiple times and resisted arrest
With an armed gunman in pursuit after an attempted mugging, the man stopped a passing ambulance and escaped inside
Acting out your responses to a violent encounter can help stop you from freezing up, and better prepare you for many different scenarios
If you’re attacked on the job, be mentally prepared, physically ready, press savvy, and able to justify your actions in court
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