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.
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
Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing
Middletown students developed a free online, year-round intelligence briefing for first responders nationwide
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
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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
Chris Keller on how BWCs enhance patient care documentation, bolster staff safety and provide an unbiased account of events
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
During a 2019 wellness check transport, the woman allegedly stabbed an EMT seven times and pepper-sprayed an EMT driving the ambulance when he stopped the rig
A man was sentenced to nine months after video showed him walking up to a Hennepin County medic and throwing a piece of concrete at her face
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
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