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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Use “when-then” thinking to prepare for the unimaginable
The ultimate equipment list
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters