SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
Watch: Strategies to enhance your situational awareness and spot a threat
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
A decade of city data reveals a troubling disparity: while firefighter injuries and collisions decline, EMS professionals face persistently high risks
I am past concerned. I am past surprised. I am increasingly furious that we are still allowing this to happen.
In EMS there isn’t anything more frustrating than a screaming, punching or spitting person with acute alcohol intoxication
Dr. Hezedean Smith shares a firsthand account of devastation, resilience and recovery, and how EMS leaders can support Jamaica’s responders
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
