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 Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
EMS will continue to respond, adapt, innovate and lead
There was a lot to talk about last year, so don’t miss these must-listen episodes for a second time
After an elderly woman was injured during a fall, responding paramedics were chased out of the home by the woman’s daughter wielding a knife
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts speak with Morgan Anderson, an epidemiologist with ImageTrend, about Crew Care, a mental wellness tracking app for EMS
Alaska NTSB Chief Clint Johnson said the investigation into the crash that killed Pilot Patrick Coyle, Flight Medic Margaret Langston and Flight Nurse Stacie Morse has been “very challenging” and led to many dead ends
Reduce unneeded red lights and sirens responses, while targeting time-critical emergencies
There is nothing fake or pseudo about the mortality rate of patients with PNES
Crawford County emergency management, coroner’s officer, mapping and administrative staff began working from home this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19
The man faces two fourth-degree felony charges after the alleged assaults in an emergency room
Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
O’Hare joins the podcast to discuss training and lessons from his role in the Boston Marathon bombing response
Police say a man began throwing bricks and jumping on the ambulance while the EMS crew were assisting an elderly patient
Police said the man told them he had taken LSD and was found inhaling red printer ink when officers arrived
According to the study led by FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant, the department’s decision to exempt firefighters from some medical calls likely factored into the difference
Our co-hosts discuss an FDNY, NYPD collaborative pilot program that allows special teams comprised of mental health professionals and EMS providers to answer non-violent mental health 911 calls
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Two EMS providers, a patient and the driver of the other vehicle were injured after the driver allegedly refused to pull over for a state trooper and went through stop sticks
7 steps to factoring in violence as a possible variable at special event EMS response and incident command
FDNY EMS Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay released a statement on the city’s plan to send EMS providers and mental health professionals to some calls instead of police
The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, less than half of EMS feels adequately prepared to respond
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Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
The suspect was charged with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor disorderly conduct
Community Ambulance ambassador program extended EMS’ role in COVID-19 screening and testing at hotels, arenas and in the community
Recognize, prevent growing ransomware as a service and drive-by downloading threats with these tips
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates
Learn how to put structure to your patient safety program while changing the culture and measuring progress