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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FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
An ambulance is stolen in the U.S. once every 2 weeks … and we are to blame!
A man seeking treatment at a Charleston hospital was shot and killed by police after attacking an employee with a knife
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
After a roof collapse at a Kansas City Family Dollar, officials say medics followed standard safety and triage protocols, despite claims they didn’t do enough to save a trapped victim
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A 61-year-old Long Island man is in critical condition after being pulled into an active MRI machine by his metal necklace at a Westbury imaging center
Injury rates from motorcycle crashes also increased by 19% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Security Council
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
The Sacramento paramedic was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others
Authorities in Kerr County are asking untrained volunteers to stay away from flood search zones for safety reasons and to avoid hindering rescue operations
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
The “She Drives Act,” would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved
COO Danielle Thomas shares how an AI app is slashing cognitive overload, boosting crew confidence, and redefining onboarding
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in heat-related illnesses
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
A Kansas City paramedic sustained injuries after an altercation with a combative patient during transport
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
Learn how rehab sectors can identify and treat hyperthermia, ensuring paramedic/firefighter safety during high-temperature incidents
Responding to threats of a balcony jump, Caldwell first responders used “minor physical force” to handcuff the man, who lost consciousness moments later and could not be revived
EMS crews raced to treat Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman, as audio captured frantic calls for backup, hospital alerts and warnings of an active shooter still inside
Text-message study links early-morning fatigue spikes, call volume and naps to crew alertness
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