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.
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The volunteers will no longer make first responses to medical calls before the primary ambulance provider arrives
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The department previously instructed EMS providers to only wear N95 masks during aerosol-generating procedures
Supporters have raised enough money for Paramedic Kendall Whitaker to take time off work to reunite with her immunocompromised son
The ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital at the time of the incident
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi said many first responders feel they have nowhere to go after being diagnosed
The two agencies, including a volunteer squad, were struggling to find protective equipment amidst COVID-19-driven shortages
This week’s photo captures two Northwell Health EMS providers responding to a confirmed COVID-19 case in Queens
The man, who later tested negative for COVID-19, faces three counts of fourth-degree felony assault
EMS1 members shared their perspectives after it was reported that federal officials were considering hazard pay for first responders during the pandemic
3 takeaways from the FDNY order to not transport cardiac arrest patients if they cannot be resuscitated in the field
The ambulance and rescue squad made the decision to suspend services for the first time in 84 years after some members began exhibiting symptoms
The football team’s aircraft touched down Thursday, bringing needed N95 masks to Massachusetts EMS providers and hospital workers
Leaders sound off on hazard pay and the bigger picture needed to support providers and sustain EMS
The city will spend at least $2.8 million to book the entire 155-room hotel for three months
First responders in the state are urging lawmakers to pass the bill in order to ease the path to workers’ compensation
EMS providers will be required to comply with the binding order, as hospital and ambulance resources are overstretched due to COVID-19
Remembering our brother and sister EMTs and paramedics who died from COVID-19
A bipartisan proposal would prevent affected first responders in the state from needing to using their sick, personal or vacation days while they are unable to work
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
First responders will also be provided a daily list of addresses of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use
The city has entered into an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to receive 5,000 kits that can produce results within 15 minutes
Detailing the department’s adjustments to member health, patient care and transport, and PPE
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the crisis
