Escaping Violent Encounters
Training and experience are instrumental to keeping EMTs, paramedics safe from violent attacks
EMS Chief Ernesto M. Rodriguez shares insights from the City of Austin EMS Department Assault Survey
Understanding the risks inherent in EMS is critical to taking action to prevent death and injury in the line of duty
鈥淢ayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city,鈥� said EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay
Thomas Wright broke free from the gurney restraint, bit the EMT and knocked him to the ground, then began stomping on his head
The County Sheriff鈥檚 department later arrested William Swagger after he jumped out of a moving ambulance to escape
The recently mandated training comes after the company says there has been an apparent increase in attacks on paramedics and EMTs while on duty in Portland
The EMT was stabbed seven times in the abdomen and legs and a second EMT driving the ambulance was pepper-sprayed
Donna Taylor, 37, was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges that she struck the first responder multiple times and resisted arrest
With an armed gunman in pursuit after an attempted mugging, the man stopped a passing ambulance and escaped inside
Acting out your responses to a violent encounter can help stop you from freezing up, and better prepare you for many different scenarios
If you鈥檙e attacked on the job, be mentally prepared, physically ready, press savvy, and able to justify your actions in court
