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.
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
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The guard fired a single shot at the knife-wielding patient, which police say likely hit a back tire of the ambulance
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
A Scranton man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly lighting an ambulance on fire then walking away
Jacob Dindinger remains in critical condition after being shot in the head, neck and arm
“If this incident isn’t a call to action, I’m really not sure what is,” Tucson police chief says of attack on fire, EMS professionals
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
A man shot a firefighter and two members of a Tucson ambulance crew, and killed a neighbor, before he was shot by police, officials said
Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
A first responder in Caledonia was punched in the groin after arriving on scene to help police transport a female truck driver in possession of illegal drugs
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes
3 takeaways point to discrepancies in perception of discipline equity, fairness from frontline providers to senior leaders
How disciplinary action is perceived offers evidence for implementing Just Culture values
A fundamental approach to resolving conflict before discipline is required
Denver’s Support Team Assisted Response program pairs police officers with mental health professionals for some 911 responses
Several theme park accidents have occurred in the last several weeks, some of them fatal
Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care
By listener request, our hosts discuss the new law restricting ketamine use in Colorado and the Chicago sexual harassment settlement
The two Warwick firefighters underwent investigation following a patient’s death
Partnership between St. Charles Health and Crook County Fire & Rescue continues to meet local need
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
The RapidSOS web-based tool will enable responders to connect patients with the best resources
Furry family members were among those being searched for ahead of Sunday night’s demolition
A Mercy Flights paramedic, an Ashland Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief and a patient from the initial crash were transported to the hospital
Employees from a local fireworks company were injured during the explosion
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to scene of an unresponsive driver who awoke and put his vehicle in gear, striking a firefighter
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
Lower Merion Twp. crews spent 3 hours at the scene; an independent investigation will be conducted to find the cause
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