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.
Ambulance collisions, which happen with frightening regularity, often result in injury and are occasionally fatal, especially for private vehicle drivers
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Who could use a little more sleep?
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
In EMS there isn鈥檛 anything more frustrating than a screaming, punching or spitting person with acute alcohol intoxication
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew鈥檚 response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Use 鈥渨hen-then鈥� thinking to prepare for the unimaginable
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School were killed; A 14-year-old suspect is in custody
One person died and two others were injured in the Linn County crash
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
The ultimate equipment list
The wrongful death lawsuit accuses the paramedics of negligence by failing to properly use and monitor medical equipment, including oxygen devices
Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox symptoms and how to properly treat patients
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
The East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room and Training Center meets FEMA safe room requirements for natural disasters
The firefighter had stopped to render aid at an MVC near Georgetown
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver鈥檚 seat and stealing the ambulance
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 鈥渉azing ritual,鈥� 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
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