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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A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
But House and Senate members may work together to alter the legislation prompted by a Cleveland firefighter’s death
Pa. police stopped the stolen rig more than 20 miles away
“Our worry is that this policy will only exacerbate the danger our members are faced with,” said FDNY EMS union Local 2507 leader Oren Barzilay
Cache County Fire District members, state troopers and EMS providers were responding to three other crashes at the time
In the June incident, the tail boom separated from the main body of the copter
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Accepting that the emotions you feel are valid, normal, and real is the first step toward being able to cope with your traumatic experiences in a healthy way
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Ohio House members added an amendment requiring a minimum 5-year prison sentence when the victim is a firefighter or EMS provider
The firefighters and EMS providers are also seeking damages they say they are owed from having to work desk jobs, which pay less, for 18 months
More and more departments are adding blocking units to protect emergency scenes
The research also shows the effectiveness of on-site vaccine clinics and educational programs, as well as vaccine mandates
The shooter also died in the incident inside the Chesapeake store busy with Thanksgiving shoppers
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
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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
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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
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