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.
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
Our cohosts are joined by Jeff Hensley, emergency manager for MedTrust Medical Transport in South Carolina, to discuss the position
One of the new offenses took place while Clifford Heiser was still employed by the Wausau Fire Department
Central EMS EMT Gina Ayres, 57, was driving the ambulance in a turn lane with its lights and siren activated
Kathleen Richardson heard the child’s mother yelling, ran over and performed CPR until EMS providers arrived
“The safety equipment industry deserves high praise for your work during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the physician-scientist
The Cronomer Valley crewmember was flown to a hospital
Another crew took over patient care
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
Translating data into information, and information into action
Two EMS providers were picking up a Gainesville patient to transport him for treatment when they encountered Darrion Suave Fraley
Officers arrested Amanda E. Emery, who they say struck and intentionally spit on an EMS provider who was trying to render aid
Use this acronym to remind crews that readiness is everyone’s responsibility
Quanirrah Y. Foster faces multiple charges
While Charlotte Ellswick needed aid, an Anniston EMS dispatcher labeled her residence as a threat and the ambulance crew staged the vehicle two blocks away
Charles LoTiempo could lose his job and will remain suspended with pay until a decision is reached
Madison County providers reportedly had to shake the woman, who was unresponsive at the wheel of her vehicle, causing her to hit the gas pedal
MedStar increased staffing and “dispatchers used ... pen and paper to keep track of where paramedics and ambulances were”
The ERSI has already tracked 34 first responder roadway-incident deaths in 2022 and an average of two struck-by incidents daily
Sandwich (MA) Fire Chief John Burke reflects on how properly disposing medical waste has helped safeguard his community against COVID-19, the opioid epidemic and in-house medical care
Four local agencies responded to the North Warren Emergency Squad incident, which was reportedly caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way
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The EMT suffered significant injuries in the assault almost a year ago
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
The captain who was driving was not injured, but the rig is now out of service
Following the shots, the Med Express Ambulance employees noticed a man on a bicycle hit the ground, and made a U-turn to render aid
Brian Harbaugh said he went to pick up paperwork Sunday, exited the building fast and called for NorthStar EMS to help him; he quit on Monday
The two EMS providers were loading a patient into a rig at the time of the incident; the knife-wielding man was charged with attempted murder
Response to these medical emergencies should focus on intervention and treatment of the patient
In Pennsylvania, “the lowest form of government is responsible for public safety,” said Eric Henry, who operates Meadville Area Ambulance Service
