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.
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?
The DT4EMS owner talks dangerous encounters, personal defense and when to abandon the scene
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
Snohomish County, Washington, officials describe the EMS transport of the first confirmed 2019-nCoV patient in the U.S.
The union posted their concerns on social media and published an open letter suggesting possible solutions
A man opened fire inside the packed bus, killing a 51-year-old woman and wounding several others
Officials are considering the use of body cameras and ballistic vests after the most recent attack on an EMT and paramedic
Police say the man stuck the paramedic in the abdomen and ripped out an IV
Violence against first responders requires constant vigilance on the scene
The first-ever HIPAA settlement in EMS cost a service $65,000. What can be done to make sure your agency isn’t next?
Jacksonville Fire Capt. Latorrence Norris and Engineer Vincent Harper spoke publicly for the first time after being attacked by a patient
Three suspects were taken into custody after the apparently targeted drive-by shooting
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
The paramedics were responding to a medical call when the 911 caller reportedly assaulted them
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
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