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.
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
Equipping EMTs and paramedics with streamlined, reliable and efficient tools
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
Violence against EMS personnel has led to a policy about checking and securing weapons before transport
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
By maintaining a high level of awareness and readiness, paramedics and EMTs can significantly mitigate risks to themselves and those they are assisting
Rescuers tunneled underneath the boy and used dish soap and friction-reducing sheets to free him
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
In EMS there isn’t 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’s 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 “when-then” 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
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