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.
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
A car can been seen nearly striking first responders before hitting an emergency vehicle head-on
Officials say after a gunman shot two paramedics in the ambulance after an argument, one of the paramedics returned fire, killing the gunman
The Limon Area Fire Protection District rig was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported in the crash
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky emphasized the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and says he plans to get one himself “as soon as practically possible”
The video appears to show a man with a medical bag over his shoulder
The two EMTs were responding to a report of someone having a seizure when a man pulled a gun on them in an elevator
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the vaccine guides with the National EMS Management Association
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act was championed by the family Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto, who died last year in a training accident
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
Northern Berkshire EMS said in a statement that the paramedic sustained “many injuries” in the assault
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
Fairfax County Firefighter-Paramedic Andrew Cruikshank was arrested in September after an altercation with a patient that was captured on police body camera
The EMTs working for a Brooklyn hospital were robbed of their medical bag while inside an elevator
State troopers located the suspect and took him into custody after a nearly two-hour search
Retired Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Dwain Williams, who served the department for more than 20 years, was killed in an attack by three gunmen on Thursday
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
MedArrive aims to provide affordable at-home healthcare services by combining physician-led telehealth with hands-on care from EMS professionals
Friday is the deadline for states to requests doses of the Pfizer vaccine, as officials work to determine who will receive the first shots
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss CDC guidelines for the release of the COVID-19 vaccine and where emergency services providers should fall on the priority scale
Video shot by a bystander appears to show the parking enforcement officer refusing to move for the rig while leaving a ticket
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
