We’ve made it to Day 3! Tuesday’s theme revolves around EMS safety, emphasizing the importance of both first responder safety and citizen safety training.
The nature of EMS work involves responding to unpredictable and high-stress situations, making safety a top priority for both EMS personnel and the public they serve. EMS Week provides an ideal opportunity to amplify the importance of EMS safety and create a collective impact in promoting a safer environment for everyone.
Check out our “EMS Week – Day 3” video, as well as EMS1 resources for today’s theme. Whether you’re an EMS professional, a concerned citizen or a public safety enthusiast, this collection of resources will serve as a valuable tool to enhance your understanding of EMS safety and inspire proactive engagement in emergency preparedness.
EMS Provider Safety
The safety of EMS personnel is paramount to ensuring the effective delivery of emergency medical care. Providers are vulnerable to dangers on the road, on the incident scene and after the call is finished. Are you taking steps to protect yourself?
Scene safety
- 3 steps to improve EMS situational awareness and spot danger
- Don’t do these 5 things while de-escalating mental health/substance abuse crises
- Officer down! 5 considerations for responding to police emergencies
- How to make scene safety a core part of every EMS response
Violence on scene
- Implementing a training program to prevent EMS assaults
- Spit isn’t just a movie star meme; it’s an occupational hazard
- Preventing violence against EMS personnel
- Watch: 11 videos to help providers prevent violence escalation
Citizen safety
Empowering citizens with basic lifesaving skills and knowledge can make a significant difference in emergency situations. These resources focus on educating the public on fundamental safety practices and actions responders can take to support these communities.
Children
- EMTs, paramedics: You can help prevent firearms death and injury to children
- 6 tips for drowning prevention and response
- How EMS can help identify victims of human trafficking
- 8 EMS-themed children’s books
Elderly
- 9 fall prevention tips for EMS providers to share with friends, family and patients
- How fire, EMS departments can better serve the elderly
Community risk reduction