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.
Know the newest fire- and EMS-related laws
Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
Middletown students developed a free online, year-round intelligence briefing for first responders nationwide
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
While recreational boating remains a beloved pastime across America, new research underscores the inherent risks that come with navigating its vast and varied waterways
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff’s office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
Discover the best tactical boots for you — backed by our hands-on testing for top performance
Officials scaled down the work at a sinkhole in Marguerite in the search to find and rescue Elizabeth Pollard
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties
A proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn’t necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
Mold, leaks and dripping sewage plague Bay City Department of Public Safety’s police and fire facilities
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
