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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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The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
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Butler County EMS of Kansas became the first recipient of the award acknowledging agencies that work to create a culture of safety
Police said the man was running around during a festival without clothes, and also jumped onto a police car during the incident
The woman faces multiple charges of aggravated assault
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
The woman had previously been arrested for allegedly spitting on medical staff and battering a police officer in separate incidents
The “Invest in Vests” fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police
The firefighters and police officers are believed to have possibly come in contact with the coronavirus at Life Care Center
The town recently switched to an ambulance service two municipalities away and officials say response times currently average 15 to 18 minutes
A police officer was struck by the stolen rig and the suspect was shot twice in the leg before the pursuit began
Shamong EMS is the third New Jersey ambulance service to be fined for similar violations within the last five months
The pilot and paramedic were evaluated for eye injuries and the flight crew provided the video to Toronto Police
A gunman opened fire Wednesday at Milwaukee’s Molson Coors brewery complex, killing five people before taking his own life
A business donated the portable street light to help illuminate emergency scenes, making first responders more visible to motorists
If every EMS incident needs a firearm, send the police, but also train paramedics and software to better predict, recognize and respond to violence
Officials say poor lighting and the patient’s heavy clothing and struggle with police made it difficult to accurately estimate his weight
A comparison in polls shows a dramatic shift in how EMS providers perceive the need to arm paramedics
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 Columnist Rob Lawrence, who shares his life philosophy, and his thoughts on first responder road safety
What recent legislative changes mean for equipping, arming and tactically training SWAT and TEMS medics
The “Community Heroes Protection Act” would stiffen penalties for attacks on firefighters, EMS personnel, police and correction officers
The man pleaded guilty to felony assault of a public servant and possession of a controlled substance
The Office for Civil Rights has ambulance services on its radar
The FDNY cleared out 15 apartments due to the carbon monoxide leak that sickened 11 people
Under a recent New York bail reform and discovery law, the names of firefighters and EMS personnel must be released to criminal defendants
Green, Ohio, tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff’s SWAT following a change in state law
The post expressed frustration and asked motorists not to try and squeeze past emergency vehicles
Just culture moves an EMS agency to a better understanding of its current practices and the essential steps for improvement
A pickup truck struck with bullets crashed into the ambulance after the shooting
Prevent an ambulance crash: Michael Fraley reviews due regard, distracted driving and clearing an intersection
After seven first responders were killed on roadways in the first 2 weeks of 2020, the key is education, awareness, constant reinforcement and stronger legislation of the “Move Over” message
The firefighters were terminated after they were caught on camera and by a witness fighting each other on duty
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