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.
Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs
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
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
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