Safety

Body Armor

Unified command: EMS role in active shooter incidents

NFPA’s John M. Montes, NREMT, examines how ASHER programs help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from active shooter incidents

October 28, 2019 02:04 PM

Nicole M. Volpi, PhD, NRP

Safety

Rapid Response: What we must learn from the FDNY EMT brutally beaten by a patient

Training and experience are instrumental to keeping EMTs, paramedics safe from violent attacks

October 22, 2019 11:30 PM

David Givot, Esq.

EMS World Expo

EMS World Expo Quick Take: How real-world experiences shape providers

How three providers found direction through mentoring, overcame physical and mental health challenges to thrive in EMS

October 21, 2019 11:36 AM

Kerri Hatt

Del. legislation honors fallen paramedic

August 03, 2009 07:08 AM

Cause of death for Vt. EMT may never be determined

August 01, 2009 04:55 AM

Texas perfume scare puts 34 in hospitals

July 31, 2009 06:12 AM

Texas oxygen mask program helps responders save pets’ lives

July 31, 2009 04:45 AM

Maine mud race improves safety after EMT run over

July 30, 2009 04:57 AM

Mo. ambulance board member pressured to resign after third DWI charge

July 30, 2009 04:53 AM

First responders involved in ‘Miracle on Hudson’ rescue honored in NJ

July 29, 2009 12:05 PM

Report: Minn. ambulance did not follow backing guidelines in fatality

July 29, 2009 10:10 AM

Team lifting commands for paramedics and EMTs

July 29, 2009 09:59 AM

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Ill. paramedic hit in face with bottle

July 29, 2009 04:58 AM

Mass. girl rescued from hiking trail after bee sting

July 29, 2009 04:51 AM

Australian ambulance service takes measures to protect staff from swine flu

July 28, 2009 09:26 AM

Maine EMT run over by truck at mud race

July 27, 2009 05:01 AM

Ky. paramedic accused of false report called wife to tell of stabbing

July 25, 2009 04:48 AM

Okla. trooper suspended for scuffle with paramedic

July 23, 2009 06:00 AM

NJ man regrets calling ambulance for wife

July 23, 2009 05:01 AM

Gov’t wanted total cell phone ban for drivers

July 23, 2009 04:54 AM

Okla. paramedic sues trooper over scuffle

July 23, 2009 04:31 AM

Okla. paramedic files lawsuit against trooper

July 22, 2009 05:26 AM

Cops: Drunk man gropes NJ EMT

July 22, 2009 05:23 AM

Ohio town plans Public Safety Awareness Day

July 21, 2009 06:18 AM

Inquiry continues in Okla. trooper scuffle

July 21, 2009 04:57 AM

Mo. paramedic found in swimming pool dies

July 20, 2009 05:12 AM

Calif. train operator’s actions investigated

July 20, 2009 04:57 AM

Mass. EMT censures spur state action

July 20, 2009 04:43 AM

MRSA deadly for some, not for others

July 19, 2009 06:59 AM

Dozens hurt in Calif. public transit crash

July 19, 2009 06:46 AM

EMS workers describe NJ shooting as ‘horror movie’

July 17, 2009 04:59 AM

Ind. attracts citizens for free CPR training

July 17, 2009 04:32 AM

Terror alert system getting overhaul

July 16, 2009 04:32 AM

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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.