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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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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Fort Worth Firefighter-Paramedic Shonna Moorman says she’s facing a “very long recovery” and plans to campaign for highway safety for first responders
As experts warn the coronavirus spread needs to be taken seriously, prepare dispatch, EMS providers to identify the symptoms and communicate with public health officials
The large piece of concrete was thrown through the rig’s window as it was traveling on the roadway
Paramedic Michael Bedner, a former colleague of fallen Paramedic Supervisor Matt Smelser, launched the online petition
Amrit Singh allegedly groped a female EMT during a medical transport from jail to a local hospital
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review principles of situational awareness
In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues behind EMS assaults
Medics said the new schedule, which increases hours and implements a shift bidding system, will increase fatigue and risks to safety
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A police sergeant said fire and medical personnel helped work with victims and law enforcement to track down the suspect
The agency hopes to preserve roadway safety by running ambulances without lights and sirens when a patient’s injuries are not life-threatening
Authorities say the paramedic was left with a gash on the back of her head after her partner struck her with an electronic tablet
Police say the man threatened to kill first responders’ families, caused $1,000 of damage to the rig and briefly escaped from a police car window
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
The new ambulance includes a redesigned patient care area layout, injury-reduction features and climate control systems
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
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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”
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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
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