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.
Become familiar with the signs associated with date rape drugs like Ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
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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
The paramedics said the patient threatened and lunged at them, leading them to flee to a nearby home
Abingdon (Va.) EMTs Mike Owens and Josh Herrera face the COVID-19 pandemic with some heavy duty PPE
The man who allegedly carried three explosive devices into Stony Brook University was apprehended after the EMT reported him to hospital security
Police said they found Matthew T. Perry, 31, chasing the ambulance crew around with his arm bleeding after punching out the windows with his bare hands
Three people in the ambulance including an EMT and a student were among those injured in the crash with an SUV
Conduct a needs assessment to establish how accessories will be used to save time and protect providers
EMS leaders in several cities described challenges with equipment, communications and staff fatigue
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
The ACLU and other critics have raised privacy concerns about the sharing of patients’ names and addresses public safety agencies
A SeniorCare EMS member is recorded vocally supporting protestors during a march in Brooklyn
The vehicles were helping block the road during a protest outside Austin Police Department headquarters
Authorities say several people called 911 to report that the man was driving erratically before the crash
University of Washington EMS physicians and researchers analyzed data from more than 1,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Seattle area
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