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.
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
Prioritize ambulance safety with real-time data monitoring solutions, in-cab cameras, proactive maintenance, training and more
Quality improvement and the STAR method of decision making
First responders gathered to film a PSA about the state’s new law and remember 13 colleagues killed on roadways
Police say the woman spit on an EMS provider following a vehicle crash
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
Our co-hosts discuss the mounting obstacles for EMS during the unprecedented winter weather with Chief Rodriguez and how they are preparing for the future
Police say the man also caused a four-vehicle crash in a separate incident earlier the same day
In one incident, a fire captain’s helmet was knocked out of his arm by a vehicle that nearly hit him
The officer said the patient was “extremely aggressive” and spitting on paramedics
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation
Some Hennepin EMS members criticized the change, which was made in response to civil unrest
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
The Chicago Fire Department called an EMS Plan 3, dispatching 15 ambulances, a district chief and chief paramedic
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
A dozen ambulance services received boxes of masks, gowns and face shields from AHN and Highmark Health
One of the EMTs was punched multiple times in the face by the patient
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
The two Arlington County firefighter-medics were among the first mutual aid teams at the scene
Union leaders and local officials called for more protections and equal pay for EMS providers
The bill would add a penalty for reckless endangerment of emergency personnel on the road
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
Willie E. Evans Jr., 36, is accused of shooting at another man, causing bullets to hit a passing rig with two firefighter-paramedics on board
A new report identified about 400 attacks motivated by fear or frustration over COVID-19
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
Paramedic Shea Lathrum and EMT Brandon Busch were returning from an out-of-county transport when they saw a car leave the roadway and catch fire
Barzilay was among the leaders honored at the 2020 Whole Health Heroes Awards
The suspect reportedly got into a fight with a coworker before allegedly starting fires at his workplace and other stations
