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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Police say the woman became combative with family members who were trying to give her Narcan
Police say the man repeatedly stated that he had HIV during the incident and spat “brownish-red” saliva onto the firefighter-paramedic’s arm
Glenn Stephens, 63, was ordered to be treated at a secure psychiatric facility after allegedly punching an EMT in the groin last year
Police say a suspect launched the metal ball bearing using a slingshot-type device and was armed with a crowbar, a knife, flares and possible pyrotechnics
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The lawsuit states netting should have been set up to protect the paramedic, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during the 2019 ALCS
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the department told him the information was “too time consuming” to continue sharing
EMTs and paramedics must focus on patient care, self-care, transmission reduction, communication and preparation for the future
How vaporized hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect used PPE for fire and EMS personnel
Investigators say the log truck driver did not realize the accident occurred and left the scene
A multi-agency manhunt was launched over the weekend to find the suspect, who allegedly threatened multiple people with a gun
A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the officer in flames
One of the EMS employees was flown to the hospital after the rollover crash Tuesday morning
The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial doctrine
The man faces multiple assault charges after allegedly punching the EMT and choking another motorist
Columbia police and MU Health Care will review whether protocols were followed after paramedics stayed back due to safety concerns
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
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
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