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.
Take 2 minutes to help us examine EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
Learn how to assess for deficiencies of a patient’s 3 Ps: pump, pipes and plasma
In the wake of violence against responders, firefighters and paramedics discuss if being armed is worth it
The man died while more than 100 firefighters called in sick on New Year’s Eve
A wave overtook the dog and the man and his wife went into the water to rescue the canine
A jet clipped another aircraft as one was taxiing to its gate
The suspect suffered minor injuries in the collisions
An Ariz. firefighter has been studying violence trends over the past two decades
The woman, in her 20s, was seen stumbling around the platform before stumbling and falling onto the tracks
Other families wonder if the lack of protection when using the toxins caused cancer in their relatives
An undetermined mechanical failure has been deemed the cause of the incident
Clip is a prime example of folks wanting to do the right thing but unprepared and untrained to do so
The plane crashed less than a mile from the airport
The dog escaped while the women were pulled over on a highway
In wake of the Webster, NY shooting, firefighters talk about other possible attacks
This is the second fatal subway pushing in Dec.
The driver tried to drive away but was apprehended
The officers inhaled the substance during a drug investigation
16 people were injured, half of them suffering deep cuts and bruises
Officials say NYU Langone Medical Center will have nearly all of its services return on Thursday
The man had a history of violence and misdemeanor warrants on file
Red flags about violent behavior are only “crystal clear” in the aftermath of a tragedy experts say
The man also assaulted a family member when responders arrived at the scene
Two people were hospitalized because of the high CO levels
“Something like what happened — there’s really no preparation for it”
The gunman fired at the firefighters when they arrived shortly after 5:30 a.m. at the blaze near the Lake Ontario shore
From MCI responses to responder safety, here’s the things that caught my eye this year
As many as 16 people were on the elevator at the time of the incident
The family says their father was detained for hours and not even given a glass of water
School officials reason that because the school cannot afford security guards, gun-toting teachers is a good alternative
MOST POPULAR
- Research Analysis: Preventing downstream consequences of EMS assaults
- Bystander duty of care: Off-duty EMS liability
- Cardioversion of firefighter-paramedic after on-duty episode of atrial fibrillation
- How to reduce ambulance collision death and injury
- Survey: How do you train to move, assess and treat bariatric patients?