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.
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds
Vague definitions and enforcement challenges raise concerns about how a new law will function in real-world emergencies, leaving providers to navigate gray areas under pressure
A Honolulu EMT and paramedic were kicked and punched by the patient during a call on New Year鈥檚 Eve
Know the newest fire- and EMS-related laws
Opportunities for OSHA鈥檚 proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
鈥淎s healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them鈥�
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
Middletown students developed a free online, year-round intelligence briefing for first responders nationwide
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
While recreational boating remains a beloved pastime across America, new research underscores the inherent risks that come with navigating its vast and varied waterways
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff鈥檚 office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends鈥� and neighbors鈥� wellbeing
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Officials scaled down the work at a sinkhole in Marguerite in the search to find and rescue Elizabeth Pollard
EMT Stephen Walsh鈥檚 death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties
