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.
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
From multi-tools to night vision glasses, we’ve got your road trip essentials covered
Learn how ATCEMS identified EMS training goals and implemented an assault reporting function to protect providers from violence
Police say the man broke through restraints and attacked a female first responder
Austin-Travis County EMS said a man in his 20s was pronounced dead, while another victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service Paramedic Corey Dover was stabbed close to his spine with a 3-inch knife
Fire fatalities in New York City fell by 25% last year, but 2019 also saw the second-highest amount of medical emergencies in FDNY history
From provider safety, to community paramedicine, degree requirements, retention, climate change and reimbursement; how to prepare for the challenges and opportunities the 2020s will bring EMS
More than a dozen people were wounded, four critically, when gunmen began “shooting randomly” while leaving, police say
An attacker stabbed multiple people at a suburban Portland shopping center Wednesday, authorities said
The patient stabbed the paramedic with “scissors or shears” during transport, police say
The Center for Patient Safety launches a webinar series, “The Road to High Reliability,” allowing industry experts to share strategies to reduce clinical errors by cultivating a robust safety culture
A man was arrested and charged with assault and other offenses after reportedly being combative with first responders
Police say the alleged attack occurred when the woman was taken to the hospital for “medical clearance”
Top episodes from Inside EMS, The MCHD Paramedic Podcast and The Medic Mindset Podcast tackle degree requirements, clinical excellence and EMS safety concerns
Police say the man regained consciousness after being giving naloxone and immediately began striking first responders
An EMS provider was reportedly injured after being punched in the face by the suspect
Police warned residents to take precautions after a man dressed as an EMT claimed to be performing a wellness check at a residence
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic
New York Fire Department EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore credits the support and encouragement she received from the women in her life for her success in emergency medicine
FDNY EMT Nicholas Cody suffered nerve damage after being bitten on the shoulder and slammed into an ambulance door
In a 48-hour period, six people in Massachusetts were taken to the hospital after sticking their hands in snowblowers
Protect your crew, your patients and yourself by limiting your infectious disease exposure risk with PPE and best practices
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
California Highway Patrol said a driver failed to look before hitting an ambulance with a medic and firefighter inside
The report on the Ohio crash that killed three in January said employees felt pressured to take flights despite dangerous weather conditions
Google spinoff Waymo released a 14-minute training video instructing emergency personnel how to handle their automated vehicles
The Buckle Up for Life Safety Lab will travel around Austin and serve as an interactive training center for families
The helicopter landed safely in a field in Maine after experiencing mechanical problems
The suspects who fired into the crowded backyard are still unknown and at large, police say
The 19-year-old Michigan man reportedly called 911 for assistance while having a bad reaction to acid, then became aggressive with first responders
The FDNY notified EMS providers of the threat in a bulletin Tuesday following a string of threats and attacks on NYC EMTs and paramedics over the last few weeks