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.
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
In the video, department members recall stolen supplies, being spat on while treating the injured
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
The bill aims to eliminate the down payment and monthly mortgage insurance premium requirement for first responders buying their first home
Assailant fled from a car crash before attacking the EMS captain inside his parked SUV
Use of PPE and following infection control practices, especially during aerosol-generating procedures, credited for low rate of on-the-job infection
Think big and act small, time it right using “commitment devices,” and focus on positive reinforcement and social norms
The James Dyson Award was given to a recent UK university graduate for his device to stop bleeding from knife wounds
Lumberton EMS Paramedic Jordan Quillen surrendered himself to sheriff’s deputies following multiple charges
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the pandemic has exacerbated the need for improved mental health services, saying more than half of Illinoisans reported a decline in their mental wellness
The Georgia Office of Public Safety Support was created after legislation supporting the effort to formalize peer counseling for first responders passed in 2018
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
The 27-year-old Syracuse man given an appearance ticket for the inappropriate touching
Many EMS departments in the state are already short staffed, and officials say the vaccine mandate will exacerbate the situation
First responders will begin receiving their vaccination booster shots, followed by the elderly and those considered high risk
All healthcare workers in Washington, D.C., must be vaccinated by Sept. 30, with some exemptions available for medical or religious reasons
Bryan Bledsoe: “EMS must be fixed with bulldozers not tweezers”
In this tip, Gordon Graham outlines how first responders should communicate when encountering an individual experiencing a mental health crisis
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
During transport, a man allegedly attacked 2 EMTS with a knife and took over the wheel for a short period of time before one EMT wrestled it back
Data gurus Drs. Remle Crowe and Brent Myers discuss their extensive findings on ketamine use by EMS
Researchers are gathering data to understand the factors that influence EMS providers’ decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
A pair of “Humans of New York” posts featured an EMS provider sharing how he connects with patients, while also describing the industry’s struggles
The ambulances run on a hybrid system of battery power and gasoline, which is better for the environment, reduces fuel use and extends the life of the vehicle
The National Health Service England accelerates plans for all ambulance trusts to use body-worn cameras to better protect staff
Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or want to fine-tune your diet, it’s never too late to make changes
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
Of 2,345 paramedics surveyed, 89% said their jobs affect mental health, an issue that has worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic
Danielle Lynn Hineline, 29, who remains at large, is accused of punching one Manheim Township provider and hitting another with a metal clip
EMT Jacob Dindinger continues to fight while recovering from injuries suffered in Tucson shooting
An armed suspect pointed his gun at an EMT and forced a firefighter from the ambulance
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