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.
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent guilty verdict in the case of a former nurse who made a fatal medication error on the job
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the week’s news, including UK officials calling for higher penalties for those who attack medics
Jamar Clark was killed by police after interfering with medics treating a victim and scuffling with officers, police say
The penalties handed down are not sufficient to deter further attacks, health care organization says
EMS, fire and police must work together to plan and train for HTV responses
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson comment on the week’s news concluding that it’s impossible to really have a safe scene
Patients, patients’ relatives and passersby assaulted paramedics, EMTs and firefighters as they did their job
The U.S. Fire Administration and IAFF will examine the circumstances surrounding the acts and determine how to stop them before occurring
EMTs Kelly Adams and Al Rojas talk about the attack, their injuries and getting back to work with their co-workers at a fundraiser
Police allege the Missouri man uploaded 70 videos from his ambulance base and home
The unwritten rules of an EMS agency don’t get written down because they are stupid — and no one is willing to take credit
The 18-year-old later told police he had taken a mix of MDMA and cocaine
The man allegedly fired two rounds at the medics as they fled for cover
This week’s EMS assaults roundup underlines how intoxicated patients can be a danger to paramedics and EMTs
The collision caused the gurney in the back of the ambulance to roll out of place and pin a paramedic against the wall
Sebastian Isaksen assaulted EMTs, stole their ambulance and crashed into a car, causing a chain-reaction collision
Michael Walker was indicted for murder in last year’s stabbing of his wife, allegedly carried out by his lover
Police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime
Wyatt Barber became unconscious after running sprints and later died at the hospital
Tucson police officers have deployed life-saving gear from their new IFAK kits approximately 140 times in the span of nearly two years, and the bottom line is that Tucson’s IFAKs are saving lives
The off-duty Hatzolah EMT was stabbed in the back while walking on the street
Two victims were airlifted to a hospital and three more were treated on scene
Police investigating to see if shots were aimed at the patient, medics, or if it was just a random act
Kentucky joins NHTSA grant-funded program to help medics learn about a patients medical history or medications if the victim is unable to speak
The ambulance was on its way to a call with lights and siren activated
After a car struck the 14-year-old, a second vehicle hit her and dragged her for nearly two miles; she is in critical condition
Hundreds of ambulance calls and dozens of fires made Halloween the busiest night of the year for Dublin Fire Brigade