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.
U.S. EMS agencies have been ordering options that make rigs safer and more comfortable for providers and patients
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
You can protect others, but what about yourself? Make sure you’re personally ready in the event of an emergency so you can assist others in their time of need
The ambulance sustained heavy damage; medical gear and instruments were scattered across an intersection
The hospital is encouraging anyone who is pregnant and children under the age of six to get tested
Christopher J. Davis was charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, a misdemeanor
Officials said paramedic John A. Nagy is off-duty due to injuries he suffered during the crash and will be on administrative leave when he returns
A GoFundMe page has raised over $7,000 to help pay for Leonardo Moreno’s medical bills
Officials alerted staff members last week to start wearing masks and gloves when dealing with suspected overdoses
Officials said two EMS providers were in the ambulance at the time of the crash; one suffered minor injuries
The patient punched the paramedic in the face several times, swung a stethoscope at him and spit on him
Roy U. Hall was charged with aggravated battery of a protected employee and attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse causing bodily harm
The ambulance was responding to a call when it was struck; the car failed to yield to the ambulance
A preliminary investigation revealed the substance was probably residue from the aircraft’s de-icing system
The ambulance was pushed from the left lane onto the median, where it struck several signs before stopping
Two EMS providers and a patient were transported to the hospital for minor injuries
The crash occurred as the ambulance was transporting a woman to the hospital
Josh Wheeler, 26, was heavily involved in his community’s church; the youth chapel will be renamed in his memory
The 60-year-old dispatcher was walking to work when she was approached from behind, punched in the face and thrown to the ground
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
Here’s an overview of what to keep in mind when traveling with and transporting a gun from an airport
Security footage captured a suspect dragging the dispatcher after she got off a bus
The ambulance reportedly had its light and sirens activated at it slowed down to arrive at a separate collision
Officials said surveillance video shows the ambulance running a red light prior to the incident
Officials said five of the kindergartners are seriously injured
Branden Goins, 22, began fighting with paramedics after waking up in the ambulance after allegedly overdosing
Authorities found the ambulance flipped on its side; no patients were on board at the time of the crash
Honolulu EMS said the woman’s death was among dozens of other fireworks-related incidents over the weekend
Under current state law, killing a non-law enforcement first responder only exposes suspects to murder charges and not the death penalty
A rail official said two coaches toppled off a bridge and fell into a dry canal bed
Officials said the crew was treating a patient in the back of an ambulance when bullets struck the front windshield
Steven Sampson, 41, was attacked by four suspects after he pulled over at an intersection to organize Christmas gifts
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