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

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Implementing body-worn cameras and body armor to support EMS safety strategy
NAEMT’s National Survey of Violence Against EMS Practitioners identifies training gaps in EMS safety
Ambulance fleet management cost measurement, preventative maintenance to prevent critical failures can extend the vehicle life cycle
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity and concern to the work of America’s first responders
University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
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