/civil-unrest Civil Unrest en-US Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:53:53 GMT /media/articles/the-cnn-test-practicing-ems-in-the-spotlight-ArRbolYHvyx1aGWy/ Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:53:53 GMT /media/articles/the-cnn-test-practicing-ems-in-the-spotlight-ArRbolYHvyx1aGWy/ /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/why-all-fire-and-ems-personnel-should-watch-events-at-the-us-capitol-as-told-by-dc-fems-hxvahhrFm3G84jcS/ The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:25:40 GMT /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/why-all-fire-and-ems-personnel-should-watch-events-at-the-us-capitol-as-told-by-dc-fems-hxvahhrFm3G84jcS/ /vaccine/articles/vaccine-status-and-professionalism-in-a-politically-charged-environment-HxPTnQ9gwgrV7akm/ On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the importance of remaining professional regardless of your political affiliation or opinion Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:11:09 GMT /vaccine/articles/vaccine-status-and-professionalism-in-a-politically-charged-environment-HxPTnQ9gwgrV7akm/ /ems-training-and-education/mont-first-responders-take-part-in-ant-terrorism-drill Multiple agencies participated in a drill at Fort Harrison involving protestors blocking a roadway Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/mont-first-responders-take-part-in-ant-terrorism-drill /protests/ark-ems-relies-on-emergency-plan-during-protest-on-interstate-bridge Crittendon EMS had to deal with one bridge closed for repairs and another closed by protesters Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:52:48 GMT /protests/ark-ems-relies-on-emergency-plan-during-protest-on-interstate-bridge /lawsuit/articles/protester-alleges-san-francisco-paramedic-involuntarily-sedated-her-uMsytBFI3KOwwx28/ Kareim McKnight filed a lawsuit claiming that a medic, under the direction of a police sergeant, injected her against her will while she was handcuffed Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:26:50 GMT /lawsuit/articles/protester-alleges-san-francisco-paramedic-involuntarily-sedated-her-uMsytBFI3KOwwx28/ /protests/articles/la-protest-ends-in-violence-lapd-officer-injured-OJgPxEaggXOmp2nG/ A day that began with peaceful protests ended in sporadic skirmishes, with some people throwing rocks at officers, LAPD said Wed, 04 May 2022 13:35:32 GMT /protests/articles/la-protest-ends-in-violence-lapd-officer-injured-OJgPxEaggXOmp2nG/ /labor-issues/articles/calif-ems-providers-protest-for-higher-pay-RVNf8F8znazbIkcO/ Union leaders say that many Care Ambulance EMTs in Los Angeles and Orange counties quit or retire out of frustration with low wages and other problems Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:59:26 GMT /labor-issues/articles/calif-ems-providers-protest-for-higher-pay-RVNf8F8znazbIkcO/ /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/dc-fire-and-ems-department-shares-reflections-on-16-anniversary-6YISnSq6TFBLS0sB/ The department details what its members faced that day and thank DC police for their work to protect the U.S. Capitol Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:31:02 GMT /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/dc-fire-and-ems-department-shares-reflections-on-16-anniversary-6YISnSq6TFBLS0sB/ /legal/articles/kyle-rittenhouses-attorneys-likely-to-question-the-character-of-2-shooting-victims-hurt-medic-4caP9dRSfhrd9u15/ Gaige Grosskreutz, trained as a paramedic, went to Kenosha, Wis. on the third night of 2020 protests to provide medical assistance to anyone injured in the demonstrations Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:47:52 GMT /legal/articles/kyle-rittenhouses-attorneys-likely-to-question-the-character-of-2-shooting-victims-hurt-medic-4caP9dRSfhrd9u15/ /media/articles/the-cnn-test-practicing-ems-in-the-spotlight-ArRbolYHvyx1aGWy/ Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:53:53 GMT /media/articles/the-cnn-test-practicing-ems-in-the-spotlight-ArRbolYHvyx1aGWy/ /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/why-all-fire-and-ems-personnel-should-watch-events-at-the-us-capitol-as-told-by-dc-fems-hxvahhrFm3G84jcS/ The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:25:40 GMT /dc-fire-and-ems/articles/why-all-fire-and-ems-personnel-should-watch-events-at-the-us-capitol-as-told-by-dc-fems-hxvahhrFm3G84jcS/ /protests/articles/responders-describe-chaotic-scene-in-dcfems-film-of-jan-6-insurrection-zIjWMVO4IOML9hVC/ In the video, department members recall stolen supplies, being spat on while treating the injured Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:13:22 GMT /protests/articles/responders-describe-chaotic-scene-in-dcfems-film-of-jan-6-insurrection-zIjWMVO4IOML9hVC/ /protests/articles/texas-lawmakers-pass-bills-targeting-protesters-who-block-roads-use-fireworks-laser-pointers-FDQiWMQQTXNsqtGz/ Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability Tue, 25 May 2021 15:38:37 GMT /protests/articles/texas-lawmakers-pass-bills-targeting-protesters-who-block-roads-use-fireworks-laser-pointers-FDQiWMQQTXNsqtGz/ /patient-safety/articles/hennepin-healthcare-minn-workers-demand-reduction-in-use-of-medical-force-on-patients-uECJ7jNrOulVLEib/ The petition comes three years after civil rights investigators found Hennepin Healthcare paramedics were sedating people at the request of police Mon, 24 May 2021 13:01:37 GMT /patient-safety/articles/hennepin-healthcare-minn-workers-demand-reduction-in-use-of-medical-force-on-patients-uECJ7jNrOulVLEib/ /naloxone/articles/conn-fd-responds-after-video-shows-off-duty-ffs-comment-about-naloxone-lw9KGGmz7wKGX1g7/ The video shows an off-duty Glastonbury firefighter saying Narcan should not be used and "when people overdose, you let them die" Tue, 04 May 2021 15:11:30 GMT /naloxone/articles/conn-fd-responds-after-video-shows-off-duty-ffs-comment-about-naloxone-lw9KGGmz7wKGX1g7/ /legal/articles/mom-of-man-killed-in-protest-zone-files-federal-suit-over-decision-to-withdraw-police-fireems-vtme01Fdx0AUqfQ5/ The lawsuit said miscommunication between Seattle agencies led to a 20-minute delay in firefighters responding to the shooting Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:17:52 GMT /legal/articles/mom-of-man-killed-in-protest-zone-files-federal-suit-over-decision-to-withdraw-police-fireems-vtme01Fdx0AUqfQ5/ /riots/articles/unrest-continues-after-chief-says-officer-meant-to-use-taser-QcVXnMz0kjqP8FjM/ Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:50:49 GMT /riots/articles/unrest-continues-after-chief-says-officer-meant-to-use-taser-QcVXnMz0kjqP8FjM/ /scene-safety/articles/ohio-bills-would-penalize-demonstrators-who-target-first-responders-block-roadways-OetDFzNabfMVbTBc/ The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:40:23 GMT /scene-safety/articles/ohio-bills-would-penalize-demonstrators-who-target-first-responders-block-roadways-OetDFzNabfMVbTBc/ /ems-management/articles/minneapolis-area-ems-plans-uniform-change-to-distinguish-medics-from-law-enforcement-PeTPsbAnMQOCW33m/ Some Hennepin EMS members criticized the change, which was made in response to civil unrest Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:33 GMT /ems-management/articles/minneapolis-area-ems-plans-uniform-change-to-distinguish-medics-from-law-enforcement-PeTPsbAnMQOCW33m/ /staffing/articles/ga-ems-walk-out-doesnt-materialize-following-anonymous-email-alleging-staff-issues-HWhr6MA8jieMlKgd/ Columbia county officials are investigating the email that said staff were "spread too thin" and would walk out on Monday Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:18:33 GMT /staffing/articles/ga-ems-walk-out-doesnt-materialize-following-anonymous-email-alleging-staff-issues-HWhr6MA8jieMlKgd/ /ethics/articles/ill-paramedics-retired-fire-lieutenant-sued-over-photo-of-dying-man-n1YGxu3PQuyEmaZV/ The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:59:52 GMT /ethics/articles/ill-paramedics-retired-fire-lieutenant-sued-over-photo-of-dying-man-n1YGxu3PQuyEmaZV/ /protests/articles/former-kan-emt-goes-on-hunger-strike-outside-state-labor-office-KAKkZurwtxePdsg8/ Re'Nae Pherigo, who says she left her job to avoid exposing her newborn to COVID-19, said she will go without food or water until unemployment benefits are paid out Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:14:02 GMT /protests/articles/former-kan-emt-goes-on-hunger-strike-outside-state-labor-office-KAKkZurwtxePdsg8/ /ketamine/articles/city-commissioned-investigation-faults-police-paramedics-in-elijah-mcclain-case-UBPzxoJeKIScRwXL/ Investigators hired by the city of Aurora, Colo., reported that police did not have a legal basis to stop McClain, and medics failed to properly evaluate him before administering ketamine Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:53:28 GMT /ketamine/articles/city-commissioned-investigation-faults-police-paramedics-in-elijah-mcclain-case-UBPzxoJeKIScRwXL/ /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/1-of-6-mont-ems-volunteers-who-quit-fd-in-protest-speaks-out-1F6da7tlxscgwWfE/ The former Worden Volunteer Fire Department member said tensions between legacy volunteers and new recruits culminated in the mass resignation Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:28:30 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/1-of-6-mont-ems-volunteers-who-quit-fd-in-protest-speaks-out-1F6da7tlxscgwWfE/ /staffing/articles/6-mont-ems-providers-quit-vfd-in-protest-rm2YYwbZ2hechbQq/ The Worden Volunteer Fire Department was left without enough staff to cover its ambulance shifts after the mass resignation Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:17:51 GMT /staffing/articles/6-mont-ems-providers-quit-vfd-in-protest-rm2YYwbZ2hechbQq/ /vaccine/articles/vaccine-status-and-professionalism-in-a-politically-charged-environment-HxPTnQ9gwgrV7akm/ On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the importance of remaining professional regardless of your political affiliation or opinion Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:11:09 GMT /vaccine/articles/vaccine-status-and-professionalism-in-a-politically-charged-environment-HxPTnQ9gwgrV7akm/ /legal/articles/fla-firefighter-paramedic-photographed-in-capitol-arrested-InOXoyWfEQGItoKh/ A charge of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds was filed in the District of Columbia against Andrew Williams, a Sanford firefighter Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:36:17 GMT /legal/articles/fla-firefighter-paramedic-photographed-in-capitol-arrested-InOXoyWfEQGItoKh/ /paramedic-chief/articles/what-are-you-hoping-to-change-in-your-agency-this-year-agVxta0yWASZmpZK/ Share your thoughts Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:09:20 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/what-are-you-hoping-to-change-in-your-agency-this-year-agVxta0yWASZmpZK/ /ems-products/incident-management/articles/ems-coverage-for-mass-gatherings-and-public-events-KQdJ0H4MfeULbEtS/ Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:51:27 GMT /ems-products/incident-management/articles/ems-coverage-for-mass-gatherings-and-public-events-KQdJ0H4MfeULbEtS/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/riot-control-rx-LeTti6fQoNzIIrl8/ How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets Wed, 03 Jun 2020 18:04:47 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/riot-control-rx-LeTti6fQoNzIIrl8/ /protests/articles/texas-lawmakers-pass-bills-targeting-protesters-who-block-roads-use-fireworks-laser-pointers-FDQiWMQQTXNsqtGz/ Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability Tue, 25 May 2021 15:38:37 GMT /protests/articles/texas-lawmakers-pass-bills-targeting-protesters-who-block-roads-use-fireworks-laser-pointers-FDQiWMQQTXNsqtGz/ /protests/articles/who-are-street-medics-NoXoIPvBMkqfxYvR/ We have all seen the videos of street medics tending to civil unrest injuries, but do they have any legal protection, recognition or certified skills? Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:15:24 GMT /protests/articles/who-are-street-medics-NoXoIPvBMkqfxYvR/ /fatal-incidents/articles/2nd-autopsy-finds-george-floyd-died-from-asphyxia-j8xV3uwa82cb69jW/ The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has classified Floyd's death as a homicide, although it differs from the independent autopsy on the exact cause Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:10:52 GMT /fatal-incidents/articles/2nd-autopsy-finds-george-floyd-died-from-asphyxia-j8xV3uwa82cb69jW/