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.
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm 鈥� and offering a roadmap for change
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
The Sacramento paramedic was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others
Authorities in Kerr County are asking untrained volunteers to stay away from flood search zones for safety reasons and to avoid hindering rescue operations
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
The 鈥淪he Drives Act,鈥� would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved
COO Danielle Thomas shares how an AI app is slashing cognitive overload, boosting crew confidence, and redefining onboarding
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in heat-related illnesses
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
A Kansas City paramedic sustained injuries after an altercation with a combative patient during transport
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
Learn how rehab sectors can identify and treat hyperthermia, ensuring paramedic/firefighter safety during high-temperature incidents
Responding to threats of a balcony jump, Caldwell first responders used 鈥渕inor physical force鈥� to handcuff the man, who lost consciousness moments later and could not be revived
EMS crews raced to treat Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman, as audio captured frantic calls for backup, hospital alerts and warnings of an active shooter still inside
Text-message study links early-morning fatigue spikes, call volume and naps to crew alertness
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A driver was taken into custody after driving aggressively, crashing into an ambulance and fighting with paramedics
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs
The Illinois State Police said the patient became combative during transport, leading to the Carle Ambulance rig stopping on the interstate shoulder
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA鈥檚 immigrant communities
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
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What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
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