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.
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
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
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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
The man is suspected in multiple arson fires and Molotov cocktail bombings targeting EMS facilities throughout the state
Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine protects against the worst effects of COVID-19 after one shot, and it can be stored up to three months at refrigerator temperatures
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
Tulsa Police Officer Sean Love lost consciousness and did not have a pulse after struggling with the patient who had escaped restraints
Officials said two firefighter-paramedics were on board at the time of the shooting
Mario Blanding, 33, was charged with the alleged assault of EMS personnel in addition to two murder counts
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The bill sparked a lively debate in the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Wednesday
Union leaders said the man unexpectedly attacked one of the firefighters from behind, causing injuries
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
FDNY EMS union officials have expressed concerns about the plan, which will begin rolling out in three Harlem and East Harlem police precincts later this year
The London Ambulance Service rolled out a trial program to equip providers with cameras that can be turned on when a patient becomes aggressive
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