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.
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
Why post-crash care matters: 42% of patients alive at EMS arrival die later
This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
While Aurora Fire Rescue attempted to extinguish a house fire, a man ran out with a gun and immediately fired upon a responding Falck Rocky Mountain ambulance
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the “hazing ritual,” which ultimately caused his leg injuries
This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture
North Attleborough firefighters shut off the ammonia from outside the building
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?
A FDNY EMS spokesperson said the EMTs were transported to Staten Island University Hospital
Paramedics jumped out of the moving ambulance before the pursuit crossed two counties
The DT4EMS owner talks dangerous encounters, personal defense and when to abandon the scene
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Firefighters and EMS providers face barriers in seeking workers’ compensation, such as latency periods and pre-existing health conditions, FIRST Center research shows
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say
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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Over 142 million people across the U.S. have been under heat alerts
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea responded negatively to the proposal of having lifeguards on duty following the death of a 7-year-old girl buried in the sand
Beryl came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane causing damaging winds and flash flooding
The high temperature prevented a medical helicopter from transporting a patient in Nevada
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures soar
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
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