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.
FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
Back injuries happen all too frequently in EMS, endangering ourselves, our partners and our patients; learn how to prevent them
“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
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
