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.
A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
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The man “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, leaving him with “massive head injuries,” Dorchester County deputies said
Any EMS provider can improve their patient care and assessment by thinking like a remote-area medic
Marathon Petroleum presented a $15K check to Boyd County EMS for helmets, vests and masks
The 2008 Ford ambulance had a new engine installed in 2019
The top of your head needs protection; where does your agency stand?
Kate Boyd Dernocoeur contemplates the art and science of prehospital care, and how streetsense enhances the skills learned in EMS training
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
Cozer Health EMTs recall the violence they experience and the emotional toll
Honolulu Fire Department said Diamond Head rescues also topped the list in 2023 and 2022
Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children 5 and younger
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Shelton firefighters discovered a large number of “firework displays” in the garage and basement during the earlier house fire
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Let’s get smart about emergency responder hydration by understanding the need for prehydration and rehydration with water
“Watch your kids around water” is the Phoenix FD’s latest social media post to keep citizens safe
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
A long duration heat wave across the country is expected to last into Friday
The Oakland County sheriff said the first deputies on scene immediately began applying tourniquets; an 8-year-old boy who was shot in the head is in critical condition
Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be.
Suspect is accused of stabbing an EMT multiple times in 2019 during a wellness check transport
Ogle County Sheriff’s Office deputies were responding to a report of a person threatening to kill themselves and others when they were immediately fired upon
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has approved the use of the KangooFix and oxytocin
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
