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

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
It takes a special person to risk his or her life to keep others safe, but that’s exactly what public safety personnel do all the time
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the best practices for keeping providers safe and equipment clean as the 2019 coronavirus spreads across the country
The New England Journal of Medicine rapidly published a peer-reviewed report on the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S.
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 Columnist Rob Lawrence, who shares his life philosophy, and his thoughts on first responder road safety
What recent legislative changes mean for equipping, arming and tactically training SWAT and TEMS medics
The Office for Civil Rights has ambulance services on its radar
Just culture moves an EMS agency to a better understanding of its current practices and the essential steps for improvement
Prevent an ambulance crash: Michael Fraley reviews due regard, distracted driving and clearing an intersection
After seven first responders were killed on roadways in the first 2 weeks of 2020, the key is education, awareness, constant reinforcement and stronger legislation of the “Move Over” message
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