A growing body of research is making it clear how frequently EMS providers are assaulted on the job, and industry leaders agree the already concerning numbers are underreported. This series breaks down the research regarding violence against EMS providers and offers strategies for recognizing and defusing dangerous encounters, as well as how to equip first responders with protective gear and technology to keep them safe on the streets.
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