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.
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The man jumped into front of ambulance when crew stopped to notify police of man’s behavior; he led police on a 10-mile chase
6 paramedics from the Rogers Fire Department will take turns providing ALS care at the busy aquatic center
Witnesses report up to 4 suspects firing automatic weapons; No injuries being reported
The driver may have blacked out, causing the ambulance to leave the road and strike a power line pole
Those on the bus suffered bumps and bruises and a woman stuck in traffic went into labor
The traditional first aid treatment is dangerous and ineffective; venom did not spread to the woman or her fetus
Dash cam footage shows a deputy hitting speeds of 116 miles per hour to catch up with two ambulances that appeared to be racing down a Tenn. highway
The driver of a crashed truck, who has mixed-martial arts training, was arrested after assaulting emergency responders
The deaths of three adults and a child caused by an improperly vented water heater has shaken family members and neighbors; three children and one adult were also hospitalized
Police used a Taser and arrested him; this is the latest in a string of bizarre incidents related to the synthetic drug
Four people were also hospitalized; a propane fueled tankless water heater used to fill a swimming pool was improperly vented
Responders worked for nearly two hours to free her after she slipped from a ladder and fell 30 feet
Driving home from work the MedStar dispatcher offered a ride to a stranded motorist who then ordered him to make an ATM withdrawal
Recent news from around the world of EMS is a continuing reminder of the dangerous and essential work performed by paramedics
The man and his wife were unable to get inside their home for four hours after being attacked by their 8-pound housecat who just had a kitten
He drove 100 miles before crashing ambulance in Wis.; he later attacked guards at hospital
50 people sickened at a homeless shelter is a reminder that there needs to be a process in place to handle multi-patient scenes
Three people were in the car when the train hit; all survived
He kicked a man unconscious who was repeatedly stabbing another man on the street; he then restrained the attacker until police arrived
St. Charles County Ambulance District received a grant from Costco to check on seniors during periods of high heat and humidity
The bus jumped a curb onto a sidewalk as commuters headed home from work
The county EMS service uses situational awareness training and self-defense stances to help providers react to a violent situation
He and the driver of another ambulance allegedly drove 80 to 90 miles per hour; they were not responding to a call
The massive unit fell 28 stories from a crane; two construction workers, pedestrians and occupants of passing cars were hurt
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