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.
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
NOLA EMS Chief Bill Salmeron shares the inside story of how his team handled one of the most intense incidents in recent New Orleans history
Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI
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
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
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