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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Brewster Ambulance Service CEO Mark Brewster said the agency does not support violence and values safety after being notified of an employee’s Facebook post
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St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said rioters also blocked fire trucks trying to respond to a fire
Cleveland’s EMS union condemned the attack on the vehicle trying to reach a patient
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that while he supports protesters, he fears a lack of social distancing at rallies could set back progress
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
Rioters threw Molotov cocktails and bottles at agents and set buildings on fire
Denver Health said its EMS providers are wearing ballistic vests and helmets as a precaution
EMT Nelson Kudilil, 21, was one of a volunteer crew that helped sweep debris after protests and riots in Oakland
The Minnesota Air Medical Safety Council announced limited suspensions due to increased air traffic and reports of shootings, drones and laser pointing incidents
Protests have reached cities including New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Memphis, Tenn. and Louisville, Ky.
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Authorities said they are not certain a crime occurred due to the chaotic circumstances of the downtown protest
Hennepin Healthcare EMS Chief Marty Scheerer said he believes paramedics did everything right but may not have initially known the severity of Floyd’s condition
The Minneapolis Fire Department was called to assist EMS while transporting Floyd after his arrest
Videos show paramedic performing CPR on a man lying on the sidewalk, fires shrouding Lake Street neighborhood in smoke
A woman who identified herself as a Minneapolis firefighter told officers to check Floyd’s vital signs
Lee County EMS spent more than seven hours at the Lee Correctional Institution, treating various injuries such as stab wounds, cuts and bruises
The Air Medical Transport Conference will no longer be from Sept. 26-28; officials are working with the city to find alternative dates
Along with the man critically injured, paramedics said two other people and six police officers suffered minor injuries
Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese, MS, NRP, discuss EMS MCI response lessons learned from protests turned violent in Ferguson and Dallas
Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
At least 15 police officers were hurt, including six who were hospitalized as violence spread across the city after Freddie Gray died from injuries while in police custody
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests
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