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.
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
End these 8 behaviors to create a culture where bullying is replaced by kindness, dignity and respect
In partnership with legal firm Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the NEMSIS TAC created a quickstart guide for legal considerations for EMS agencies
The Covenant Children’s rig is designed to comfort small children while providing specialized care for the population
The incident caught on video was a “total, catastrophic failure of the containment vehicle,” said Police Chief Michel Moore
After a Parma Fire Department ambulance was hit, the department issued a statement on social media reminding residents to be aware of emergency vehicles
Wake County Paramedic Ben Rothermel and his crew members ran for cover with their pediatric patient when the gunshots started
First responders treated a man with injuries to his hands and abdomen after handling “large fireworks,” the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said
The results of the study showed that even a 30-minute nap could clear the mind and allow for better decision-making
The agency distributed more than 200 floatation devices as part of the city’s Safe Swim campaign
The EC145e Augusta University AirCare helicopter has a cruising speed of 155 mph, making it one of the fastest in the state
A shooting at a Juneteenth event left 1 dead and 5 injured, but first responders were blocked by partiers as they attempted to transport the patients
An internal analysis of 700,000 emergency calls between 2015 and 2020, shows a drop in how often the city meets its response time goals for general emergencies
A man breaks out of an FDNY rig during transport, only to attack the rig while demanding to be let back in, at one point screaming, “Call the cops!”
The EMS director for the New Kensington Bureau of Fire-Ambulance said ambulances could see a delay of up to 40 minutes due to the bridge closure and detours
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
A mass shooting that left 14 people injured highlighted the need for a more robust emergency preparedness plan as people venture into public spaces
The augmented and mixed reality technology company is the maker of X2 MR Glasses, which use AR to provide medical personnel more information on scene
First responders were on the scene of a serious car wreck when a paramedic threw a contaminated piece of medical equipment at a firefighter
Two Horry County Fire Rescue members were injured when their rig overturned in an incident involving another vehicle
Joshua Johns, 42, was charged with third-degree assault after reportedly hitting the paramedic treating him
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a number of recent attacks on providers in the field and the options available to protect industry personnel
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Eric Kevin Sechler, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after he reportedly fought with EMS when they attempted to load him in the ambulance
Under the program, the partnered roles will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused community members”
The victim was eventually able to get away from his attackers, and was later taken to a medical center for his injuries
Ricardo Cervoni was treating an intoxicated patient when a patient brought in by a different crew attacked him
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Officials said three shooters opened fire on a crowd outside the banquet hall
Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks
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