Safety
The safety topic provides news, information and resources to keep EMS providers informed about key safety issues, developments and technology, including research and initiatives focused on violence against EMS professionals, how to prevent an injury, near-miss reporting and risk mitigation.
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
Why post-crash care matters: 42% of patients alive at EMS arrival die later
This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
KCFD Station 10 posts with an image of an ambulance and captions from providers about their violent encounters has over 3,000 shares
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
Authorities credit the PennSTAR pilot for not crashing into any homes
Drowning is preventable and most times occurs in pools or swimming areas where adults lifeguards are present (or should be)
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County—sending him flying
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
Features to consider when choosing your perfect EMT pants fit
Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
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