Close Calls
Explore our Close Calls directory, where EMS professionals share real-life stories and lessons learned from near-miss incidents in the field. This collection offers valuable insights into the importance of situational awareness, decision-making, and teamwork in preventing serious outcomes. Understanding these close calls is crucial for improving safety and performance. For more insights, visit our section on Safety Protocols. Learn from others鈥� experiences to better navigate critical situations.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic William An was shot in his arm and leg while helping a victim who was lying in the middle of an East Dallas street
When the teen turned on the vehicle, it exploded and send him flying 30 feet
The medic said he woke to a loud boom from the garage and found the area on fire
A police officer and his wife helped stabilize the boy鈥檚 head and neck while waiting for paramedics to arrive
The Va. dispatcher instructed the child鈥檚 father to perform chest compressions while waiting for EMS to arrive
The man drove up to the station and honked his horn before going into cardiac arrest
The doctor has demonstrated the maneuver many times over the years, but had never before used it on a person who was choking
Officials said the passengers were fortunately wearing seat belts
EMTs were able to revive the man after he went into cardiac arrest minutes after calling 911
The DC Fire and EMS EMT rushed to the scene and assisted the boy until paramedics arrived
The SUV crashed through a guardrail and fell 30 feet before landing upside down in the bed of a pickup truck