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.
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
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
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
The Lancaster County team’s horses can navigate terrain that might be difficult or impossible for vehicles
Back injuries happen all too frequently in EMS, endangering ourselves, our partners and our patients; learn how to prevent them
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
Governors in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida declared states of emergency
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
A Honolulu EMT and paramedic were kicked and punched by the patient during a call on New Year’s Eve
Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds
Vague definitions and enforcement challenges raise concerns about how a new law will function in real-world emergencies, leaving providers to navigate gray areas under pressure
Know the newest fire- and EMS-related laws
Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
Middletown students developed a free online, year-round intelligence briefing for first responders nationwide
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
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
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