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.

Year in Review

12 must-listen-to EMS Podcasts of 2019

Top episodes from Inside EMS, The MCHD Paramedic Podcast and The Medic Mindset Podcast tackle degree requirements, clinical excellence and EMS safety concerns

December 11, 2019 10:29 AM

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Community Awareness

8 holiday safety tips

First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible

December 09, 2019 03:31 PM

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Infectious Diseases

6 ways to avoid taking the flu home

Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic

December 09, 2019 12:22 PM

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Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP

Patient Restraint for Responder Safety

November 02, 2009 09:23 AM

Risk management for EMTs and paramedics

Hear three risk management tips for EMTs and paramedics to stay safe, maintain health and survive risks

October 30, 2009 11:35 AM

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Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Hands-free radios allow W.Va. responders to focus on road

October 29, 2009 02:56 AM

Personal Protective Equipment

Hand washing is first step in disease prevention

the importance of hand washing can be answered with the question, “Have you ever killed someone with your bare hands?”

October 28, 2009 12:27 PM

EMS EXPO: Former Fla. fire chief emphasizes injury prevention programs

October 28, 2009 08:32 AM

MediPendant allows patients to talk to EMS responders

October 28, 2009 04:54 AM

Pa. ambulance crash injures 3

October 27, 2009 04:53 AM

UK paramedic, police officer assaulted with laser pens

October 23, 2009 05:32 AM

NC paramedic killed in ambulance crash

October 22, 2009 09:25 AM

Safety

Over 300 assaults on Ireland EMS, fire crews in 5 years

October 21, 2009 07:02 AM

Fla. responder cited in fatal wreck

October 21, 2009 06:49 AM

Man dies after head-on crash with Fla. ambulance

October 20, 2009 05:47 AM

Calif. town tests ‘ARKs’ for emergency preparedness

October 20, 2009 04:55 AM

Nearly 100,000 join Calif. quake preparation drill

October 16, 2009 04:08 PM

Md. ambulance lands on side after collision

October 15, 2009 06:05 AM

Mich. teacher, principal rescue family from home

October 15, 2009 05:54 AM

Chicago teens in car accident unhurt after seat belt presentation

October 15, 2009 05:44 AM

Flying Safe: Analyzing the NTSB’s Recommendations

October 13, 2009 08:12 AM

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Paul Mazurek

Bail granted for Australian woman accused of assaulting paramedic

October 12, 2009 05:05 AM

La. paramedic dies in weather-related accident

October 12, 2009 04:45 AM

Okla. responders find daughter dead in wreck

October 10, 2009 05:13 AM

Okla. trooper defends use of force in report

October 10, 2009 05:03 AM

Idaho paramedic killed under garage door made fake 911 call

October 07, 2009 05:30 AM

NY ambulance with patient aboard crashes into car

October 07, 2009 05:24 AM

Study: Masks as good as N95 respirators for blocking flu

October 06, 2009 06:06 AM

Flight attendants address passengers’ medical emergencies

October 06, 2009 04:51 AM

Program prepares Texas citizens for emergencies

October 05, 2009 04:38 AM

Idaho woman dies in paramedic garage door accident

October 03, 2009 04:15 AM

EMS News

Study shows why drunken drivers are more likely to survive a crash

October 02, 2009 05:14 AM

Ohio justices hear arguments on whether move to prevent 911 call fits charge

October 01, 2009 04:56 AM

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