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.
A proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn’t necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
Chris Keller on how BWCs enhance patient care documentation, bolster staff safety and provide an unbiased account of events
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
FDNY EMS union officials said the city is moving too fast on the program, which hasn’t been tested yet
First responders went through the swarm to aid the patients and protect the surviving victim
A Nassau County Police Department paramedic was kicked in the chest and an officer was kicked in the neck, officials said
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the use of ketamine in EMS and new legislation that may restrict its use, as well as the broader implications of legislators weighing in on EMS practices
The federal agency recommended using one mask per patient due to an increased PPE supply
The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) masks provide increased safety “with an added bonus of a smiling face”
Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature
Officials said the man pointed the gun at the firefighters who had just given him Narcan
FDNY EMS Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay cited a string of vandalism in addition to dozens of assaults on personnel
The law would apply to first-degree murder of first responders performing official duties
Police said the man fired two shots and also pulled out a pocket knife during the struggle
The suspect reportedly tried to hit members of law enforcement during the pursuit
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
More than 200,000 pieces of PPE were donated to 41 EMS agencies in a distribution event Thursday
The FBI said it had previously questioned the gunman, a 19-year-old former employee
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Rockford dispatchers were taught to catch the signs early to notify EMS providers and police
Members of IMSA’s AMR Safety Team break down the unique opportunity in motorsport medical and rescue response
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb
MGM Resorts is collaborating with Henderson-based Community Ambulance to aid in the safe reopening of resort properties
What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?
Officials said the incident was the result of “human error” and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
Police said the woman, Nastasia Snape, 23, was found to be in possession of a synthetic drug called T salts
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The suspect was shot and killed by security forces after fleeing to a nearby Army base after the shooting
A 6-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy were among the wounded
