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 not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters and paramedics may witness inappropriate behavior in the field that necessitates intervention
Five takeaways for mass gathering planning from a carnival ride malfunction in Wisconsin
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
In 2000, 14 children in the U.S. under age 5 died after ingesting opioids; by 2015, that number climbed to 51
Authorities said they were treating the attacks as a terrorist incident
Police said the ambulance flipped over after it was cut off by another driver
The bill would allow first responders to carry firearms on duty under the condition they complete firearms training
EMS leaders said ballistic vests are the next step to protecting personnel
Police said the suspect is still at large after striking the ambulance
FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, 44, a mother of five and 14-year veteran, was killed in the line of duty by an ambulance hijacker
How can we begin to mourn, make sense of and learn from the tragic line-of-duty death of EMT Yadira Arroyo?
The man, who appeared to be intoxicated, swung his fists at the paramedic several times
Officials said a truck leaked a fluorosilicic acid, which can cause irritation to the nose, throat, respiratory system and swelling of the skin
Melissa Dohme was stabbed 32 times by her ex-boyfriend in 2012
The agency added 30 ballistic vests, which has been a months-long process for Bryan County EMS
Four were seriously injured, but none were in a life-threatening condition
Police have not made any arrests; an investigation is ongoing
The measure would make police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel a protected class under the hate crimes law
Christopher Ayer was charged with drunken driving three times prior to last week’s incident
The legislation allows paramedics, with the consent of drivers, to draw blood at police stations instead of emergency rooms
Improving driving and passenger safety behavior is an immediate action for EMS leaders as safety innovations diffuse through new ambulance purchases
Weigh the expected costs in time and money against a product’s effectiveness in eliminating pathogens
Move beyond a hospital towel and spray bottle of disinfectant with specialized tools to fully eliminate dangerous pathogens from ambulances
Operations policies, driver and occupant training and behavior change come before and during the implementation of new ambulance safety innovations
Imagine how ambulance design and safety can improve when motivation and the desire to do the right thing come together to drive change
Four EMS providers were inside the ambulance at the time of the crash
A volunteer firefighter was assessing a patient when he passed out and fell face first onto the floor
Crews found no gas leak; meters showed no signs of gases that could cause symptoms
The president of San Antonio’s firefighters association said his city is starting to feel the strain of only having 34 full-time rigs
Presentations from experts will be given in Ted Talk style, work-out discussion sessions after each topic
Each was sent home with a letter reiterating that the student may not attend school until the required documentation is submitted
