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.
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
The “Party People’ campaign also includes alcohol recovery centers and encourages people not to overdo it at Christmas parties
The owner of a martial arts studio offered two classes to teach firefighters self-defense skills to better avoid injuries from combative people on the scene
Md. officials announce cellphone app that helps users estimate blood alcohol content, check recall and reaction time, and can call a cab or designated driver
While there has been controversy over the new NFPA standards, they contain design changes that will serve as a base for new, safer ambulances
Two contractors and one crew member died of their injuries in a fire that was contained to the engine room on an Oceanic Cruise ship docked on St. Lucia
“Absolute nightmare” for O’Brien as he waits for alleged assailant to consent to blood test
He suffered multiple wounds from an intoxicated woman; this is the second time in five years that he’s been assaulted on the job
Overtired people make poor decisions, and sometime it can put patients, us, and our loved ones at risk
A look at what NFPA 1917 means for ambulance design and how we got here
Flexible stretchers and cots are often misused or misunderstood; here’s a breakdown of what to use when for safer patient transports
The men, ages 27 and 31, were rushed to the hospital with electrical burns on their hands
A brother and sister are recovering after the gas from a generator permeated the trailer where they were living
The men threw punches at him after approaching the station gate saying one had trouble breathing; the medic met them in a garage because staff members can’t bring subjects inside the building
Humidity and decontamination needs make documentation a low priority in Liberia, but without it few treatment lessons will be learned
Lifeguards and beachgoers tried to rescue him; he was unresponsive when responders performed CPR and was pronounced at a local hospital
He stopped to a help at a collision on a bridge and pulled a semi-conscious driver from the vehicle as he saw flames
Daniel Callaway, 31, is in stable condition after stopping to assist a motorist on the highway; an investigation is underway
There was a chain reaction crash when a car hit a bear, a second car stopped to help the first car, and all were hit by a third car; four with critical injuries were airlifted
A responding police officer Tased the suspect who was charged with attempted murder; the wounded include the train conductor, a female passenger and two male passengers
The 18-month-old was resuscitated but died after being taken off life support
The 27-year old man will likely be charged with aggravated assault
Guidance on minimum PPE for known or suspected Ebola patients updated on December 2, 2014
Fire set by 2 former volunteer FFs who were “feuding” with the volunteer firefighter inside fire station
Two adults and four children were ejected when the buggy ran a stop sign; a 3-month-old was airlifted to a hospital
Two others were also injured in a turf war involving clubs and handguns between two rival ambulance squads
She was pronounced dead after a car ran a light light and triggered a five-vehicle crash
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