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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Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes
Many seemed unfazed by the resignation, with a civil rights activist saying they’re after justice for Brown, not Wilson’s job
A gunman opened fire after a hip-hop concert at a San Francisco nightclub and fled before police arrived; most were hit in the arms or legs
Service’s director of operations says he is ‘appalled’ after two medics were attacked while responding to an emergency
On the eve of this U.S. holiday, we should all be grateful for the work EMS, fire and police are doing to protect to those in Ferguson
Rescuers pulled eight people out of the apartment building alive, and are searching through the rubble for more survivors
Calm and prepared EMS providers went into action after grand jury decision announced
EMS1 video producer Ray Kemp was ‘sickened’ watching buildings burn to the ground
EMS1 crews were filming behind the St. Louis County Police line during the rioting when a barrage of gunfire came close to their location
At least 14 people were injured overnight, including two people who were admitted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Social media images and videos capture developing turmoil
The crowd pushed past a police barricade and began pelting officers with items
The Justice Department is conducting an investigation into possible civil rights violations that could result in federal charges
The CAAS released a first draft of its Ground Vehicle Standard, and the deadline for public comment is Monday, Dec. 1
The St. Louis County prosecutor will reportedly announce a decision Monday afternoon
Steve Dove was given the prestigious Governor’s EMS Award for his outstanding work with children to promote their involvement with emergency medical services
Homeowners climbed onto roofs to shovel off the snow and reduce the danger of collapse
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the Code Green Campaign, which raises awareness about responder suicides and mental health issues
We need to be better prepared to handle violent patients and should always take legal action against assailants
The paramedic rolled down the window to see if he needed help, and the man slapped him in the face
EMS leaders are using their experience from the previous unrest to better plan and keep crews safe
Three of the deaths were heart attacks attacks; two others were also killed in N.H. and Mich. and another storm is on the way
A study found about 37 percent of firefighters have at least one sleep disorder, and says it may be a contributing factor in responder injuries and deaths
The Mo. governor declared a state of emergency in anticipation of riots once a grand jury decision is made against the cop who fatally shot Michael Brown
One of the biggest problems in ensuring crew safety is a lack of empirical evidence to support policy or training changes
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