Riots
The riots topic presents lessons learned from major protests, like the Ferguson riots in 2014, and the violence after the death of George Floyd in 2020. EMS training centering on safety can help EMS providers prepare for responding to violence during riots.
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The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured
Fiscal, retention and operational considerations for election week and the EMS purse and pay
A day that began with peaceful protests ended in sporadic skirmishes, with some people throwing rocks at officers, LAPD said
The department details what its members faced that day and thank DC police for their work to protect the U.S. Capitol
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Minneapolis-area 911 officials are hoping to avoid problems that hampered responses to riots last year
Some Hennepin EMS members criticized the change, which was made in response to civil unrest
The two Arlington County firefighter-medics were among the first mutual aid teams at the scene
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
A Facebook post by the Glen Echo Fire Department detailed how its members treated officers who were beaten and seriously injured
A charge of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds was filed in the District of Columbia against Andrew Williams, a Sanford firefighter
The firefighter-paramedic was reportedly seen in a photograph outside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 4, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts reflect on the life and career of Dr. Craig Manifold who passed away earlier this week
The Seattle man was transferred back to Oregon by the FBI this week after allegedly hitting the firefighter-medic with a ball bearing during a July protest
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
Officials said there were nearly 2,000 emergency calls, as well as more than 2,000 non-emergency calls, as civil unrest peaked on May 30
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
EMS leaders in several cities described challenges with equipment, communications and staff fatigue
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
Kevin Ackley, 22, was fired from Richland County Emergency Services after authorities said he incited rioting as part of a group known as the Boogaloos
Members of the Medic (Mecklenburg EMS Agency) Special Operations Team deploy to help anyone in need during protest events
