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.
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
Prioritize ambulance safety with real-time data monitoring solutions, in-cab cameras, proactive maintenance, training and more
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
The Granby Police Department stated there were several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the burning vehicle
An Eagle Fire District firefighter pleaded guilty to failing to operate with due care while driving an Ada County Paramedics ambulance
12 wounded by gunfire during a shooting at Tuskegee University
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The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
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While we don鈥檛 know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
A man armed with a handgun, rifle and shotgun fired shots through walls and off the balcony of the Four Seasons Hotel
The EMS crew provided their location, allowing another rig to intercept the ambulance while police apprehended the driver
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
The Air Evac Lifeteam Bell 206 helicopter crashed while en route to pick up a patient, killing all three members aboard
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
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A KSHB-TV reporter was grazed in the arm by flyaway metal
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Become familiar with the signs associated with date rape drugs like Ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Nurses and paramedics in Philadelphia have reported rising incidents of verbal and physical abuse
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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