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.
Check your knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning causes, symptoms and protective strategies on scene
CO poisoning is a life-threatening emergency and victims must be removed from the environment immediately without placing the rescuers in danger
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
Police responded to a hospital after a woman reported that her boyfriend had assaulted her; he fled in an ambulance with his 18-month-old son
West Midlands Ambulance Service EMS provider Edd Davis said a mirror was broken off the ambulance and mud was thrown while a patient was being treated
EMS crews were assessing Jesus Ceja, who was reported to be under the influence of an unknown substance
The department is asking for a $44,600 Homeland Security grant to purchase body armor responders can wear during incidents where responders might be in danger
Scott White, who was suspected of being high on drugs, kicked the EMTs who were attempting to treat him, causing one to fall down stairs
Considerations for planning interdisciplinary training and staging include properly equipping EMS providers and developing a common lexicon
Mike and Ilce Corvin’s Spirit Ride started last June in Massachusetts and has covered some 16,000 miles and 150 cities so far
Marion County 911 and the Hannibal public school district are teaming up to access any of the security cameras in operation throughout the school district
All vehicles are outfitted with an anti-theft device, and EMS providers have a locking device that allows them to secure their vehicle from a distanc
Decoding the myth of poor responder resiliency, stress and responder fatigue in EMS
A petition urging Governor Bill Haslam to create legislation preventing workers’ fatigue has reached over 3,000 signatures
Lt. Chris Olson reminded people on Facebook about the Ohio state law and the dangers of not giving responders room to do their job
With more safety data available, ambulance remounts may be the next to receive significant upgrades to minimum quality standards
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more
Zac Santiago was attacked after confronting the teens about using drugs on an abandoned property
Aodhan O’Ferrell is cycling “from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean” to raise awareness about “move over” laws after being hit on the highway five years ago
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
It will be a challenge to find a replacement, state officials said, but they are working on it
The man sounded his horn for about half an hour because an ambulance was blocking his way while paramedics responded to a call
The 15-year-old assaulted William Herr, who was attempting to help the teen into an ambulance for treatment
The crew was on its way to a call when the ambulance was struck with a steel ball disguised with snow, leaving the crew covered in glass
Shawn Johnson was dragged by a vehicle seven to 10 feet after responding to a call about a man with a medical condition inside of a car
The agency pleaded guilty to violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act by failing to properly keep track of their fentanyl and morphine stock
A former dispatcher for York County 911 said “it was normal for people to fall asleep” due to mandated overtime and short breaks
Terrence Skeen was charged with misdemeanor battery and assault after allegedly spitting on a 3-year-old and calling him a racial slur at Hooters
Officials said 11-year veteran EMT Colette Palmer allegedly hit the employee after getting into an argument
Police said they took “appropriate” action against a man who was arrested for assaulting a paramedic because of where an ambulance was parked
The kits, which include a tourniquet, medical gloves, bandages, tape, scissors and gauze are named after Jacob Hall, who was killed in a school shooting
