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.
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The number of daily cases in the country has doubled over the past month
EMS leaders interpret the results of the 2020 EMS Trend Report in light of COVID-19 and what it means for the future workforce
Riverside County reversed some of its reopening plans after seeing a spike in cases
A Virginia Beach Fire Department report said first responders were pushed and kicked and that EMS vehicles were jumped on after the fatal motorcycle crash
Ambulance services were temporarily diverted after officials say a woman in her 70s lost control of her vehicle and crashed through the ER’s glass doors
An East Hills Ambulance official said the employees broke protocol by removing their masks while on duty
Officials said a vehicle carrying one of the victims was “driving erratically” with someone riding on top, leading the crew to perceive the car “as a threat”
The man, who crashed into several other cars while fleeing from police, is now in custody
The woman is also accused of DUI and animal cruelty after crashing her vehicle and chasing people while holding a small dog
Investigators are searching surveillance footage for images of the four men accused of setting EMT Althea Bernstein on fire
The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club held an “Invest in a Vest” fundraiser to supply Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance members with body armor
Texas EMT Ron Barbosa said he did not attend the party because he “knew this was going to happen”
Madison EMT Althea Bernstein, who is Black, told police she was attacked by four white men who sprayed her with lighter fluid and called her the N-word
Honolulu EMS Paramedic Shara Molina surprised her son Aiden, 7, after choosing to separate from her family to protect them from potential COVID-19 exposure
A California county grand jury found that deficiencies at Oakland’s 911 center caused thousands of calls to go unanswered for up to two minutes
Cleveland EMS responded to the scene early Tuesday morning where a “large amount” of fireworks had been set off
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Lisa Herbold raised concerns about patients needing to be brought to the edge of the zone to reach fire department medics
The alcohol-involved crash caused the ambulance to overturn, pinning the medic for more than 40 minutes
The statement explains the department’s procedure for responding in a “volatile situation” and outlines measures taken to assist the zone’s volunteer medics
One person was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle following the second shooting in the zone in 48 hours
Officials say gunfire erupted just as EMS arrived to respond to a person struck by a car
Officials say fire department and police personnel were not able to enter the zone and did not reach either victim
The proposal would require a 90-day supply of PPE to be readily available through the state Department of Public Health in case of another outbreak
The EMT told police the woman began stalking her after she responded to a medical call for her about a year ago
Police said they witnessed Paramedic Bob Bennett kick and punch the patient
The Nassau County police ambulance was responding to an emergency call when it was involved in a crash with two other vehicles
Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck they say struck the AMR rig and fled the scene on foot
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The man also allegedly threatened EMTs and assaulted a sheriff’s deputy
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