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.
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One of the key risk factors for alcohol abuse is post-traumatic stress, something many first responders struggle with
Accepting that the emotions you feel are valid, normal, and real is the first step toward being able to cope with your traumatic experiences in a healthy way
Police said two of the pills were blood pressure medication and the third was a capsule of medication to treat kidney stones
Police and EMS responded to reports of a man walking around with a knife stuck in his back
EMS providers need to know and share the updated American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations with parents and caregivers of infants
The victim of the hit-and-run followed the vehicle and called 911 after seeing the driver hit an ambulance
The judge set a $20,000 cash-only bond
Train EMS personnel to adopt and follow these important cybersecurity best practices to protect patient data, personnel records and agency hardware
Cybersecurity, a real and credible threat to EMS agencies, is an additional risk for EMS leaders to understand and manage
The ambulance was transporting a patient when it was struck by an SUV
The flare at SUM Hospital began near the dialysis ward and quickly spread to others floors
The ambulance was crossing an intersection with its lights and sirens on
He was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening bites to his head, shoulder and wrist
Officials were unsure whether the ambulance was out on a call or transporting a patient; no one was injured
Citing dangers faced by paramedics at the Pulse nightclub shooting, fire officials have pushed for protective gear, such as armored helmets
It took 10 years for one paramedic to realize being assaulted by a patient, bystander or co-worker is not part of the job
The bullet passed through the left breast of his younger sister, narrowly missing her spine but leaving six holes in her stomach and intestines
Paramedic makes it clear that parents have a no-excuses obligation to take simple measures to protect their children from harm
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Saving our lives is far more complex than putting guns in our hands while on duty
There are people who are angry and people who hate us; understanding the difference is extremely important
Our co-hosts discuss what EMS personnel must know about being part of a task force
One EMT testified that the man slashed her in the face with a box cutter, severing arteries in her face
The company awarded 20 responders who have suffered serious injuries sustained while on duty
After a car crashed into the ambulance, the rig hit two parked cars and critically injured a pedestrian
The North Carolina governor said police and emergency crews had made more than 880 water rescues
Edgar Grant was charged with a misdemeanor count of simple assault and a summary count of harassment of another employee
The paramedic wrestled with a knife-wielding woman as a firefighter pleaded with dispatchers to send police
The first responders were on their way to another call when they heard cries for help
Joseph Bauer gave doctors a ‘thumbs up’ Tuesday after being knocked unconscious by a firefighter and another man at an NFL game Sunday
The company is selling the shirts after EMT Ashley Scott was murdered by her husband earlier this year
The ambulance was crossing an intersection during a red light when it was struck
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