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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As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
In Boston, 911 callers can elect to speak with a physician rather than send an ambulance; in Worcester, EMS providers are equipped with a telehealth mobile app
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
A violation of the order is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000
Fire and EMS leaders gather with the Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends to discuss the path ahead for public safety
Members of the California Ambulance Association have been sharing templates and tutorials for creating gowns and face shields
First responders discuss being in isolation, residual symptoms and questions about immunity after returning to the front lines
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers
The chief of the burn center said an increase in home cooking due to stay-at-home orders has led to an increase in patients needing emergency burn care
The NASA Glenn Research Center is collaborating with an emergency products company to develop an efficient fogging system
Share these COVID-19 myth busters with your communities and encourage them to seek direction from their healthcare providers
The association says it is prioritizing PPE and testing access and funding in its negotiations at the Capitol
Miami-Dade’s emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was “hijacked” on its way to the county
The boxes are designed to go over a patient’s head during airway management procedures and trap aerosol contaminants
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
At least two volunteer EMS squads in the state have elected to close temporarily, and many face staffing and safety concerns
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Traffic was blocked up for miles and a crowd of people gathered on the state Capitol lawn during the “Operation Gridlock” demonstration, officials said
The man allegedly struck one EMT with his fist and forearm and punched another in the face multiple times
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
The man is facing a charge of felony harassment and was ordered to be tested for COVID-19 after allegedly coughing at the first responders intentionally
The man was arrested after allegedly striking the paramedic in the face while being treated at his home
Motor vehicle collisions might be down nearly 50%, but don’t let down your guard on the roadway or neglect your extrication skills or training
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
When working from home isn’t an option: download a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows providers to obtain verbal consent to sign when contamination of a stylus or recording device is of concern
Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, 51, died Thursday; his partner has recovered from the disease
The pivotal role of EMS in the fight against a global health crisis has put its providers in the national spotlight
Fire-Dex says the AAMI Level 3-compliant garments exceed CDC guidelines for COVID-19 response
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
