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.
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
FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
A mass shooting that left 14 people injured highlighted the need for a more robust emergency preparedness plan as people venture into public spaces
The augmented and mixed reality technology company is the maker of X2 MR Glasses, which use AR to provide medical personnel more information on scene
First responders were on the scene of a serious car wreck when a paramedic threw a contaminated piece of medical equipment at a firefighter
Two Horry County Fire Rescue members were injured when their rig overturned in an incident involving another vehicle
Joshua Johns, 42, was charged with third-degree assault after reportedly hitting the paramedic treating him
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a number of recent attacks on providers in the field and the options available to protect industry personnel
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Eric Kevin Sechler, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after he reportedly fought with EMS when they attempted to load him in the ambulance
Under the program, the partnered roles will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused community members”
The victim was eventually able to get away from his attackers, and was later taken to a medical center for his injuries
Ricardo Cervoni was treating an intoxicated patient when a patient brought in by a different crew attacked him
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Officials said three shooters opened fire on a crowd outside the banquet hall
Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks
Las Vegas police are investigating after the EMS provider said he was shoved to the ground by a man who said “Jews are not going to exist anymore”
Urge your representatives to pass the Prevent Bleeding Act, to expand access to bleeding control kits
Video shows the EMT throwing the man to the ground after reportedly being punched by him
Each of the more than 150 kits to be donated contains a Jaws of Life tool, portable lighting, electronic road flares and more
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
Organizers say the tests will both keep attendees safe and help health officials understand how many asymptomatic people may be attending large events
The Onslow County medic suffered smoke inhalation trying to save equipment from the burning rig
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, EMTs and paramedics can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
Greenville County Sheriff’s officials say there was a young child in the truck where the woman was reportedly passed out
The petition comes three years after civil rights investigators found Hennepin Healthcare paramedics were sedating people at the request of police
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
Police said the paramedic was rendering aid to the man after he intentionally struck his head on the partition of a patrol vehicle
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
Police said several dozen shots were fired and three patients were “maybe critical”
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