Safety

A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders

The East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room and Training Center meets FEMA safe room requirements for natural disasters

The firefighter had stopped to render aid at an MVC near Georgetown

3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers

Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight

This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries

A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance

While Aurora Fire Rescue attempted to extinguish a house fire, a man ran out with a gun and immediately fired upon a responding Falck Rocky Mountain ambulance

Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness

The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the “hazing ritual,” which ultimately caused his leg injuries

This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture

North Attleborough firefighters shut off the ammonia from outside the building

Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention

It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?

A FDNY EMS spokesperson said the EMTs were transported to Staten Island University Hospital

Paramedics jumped out of the moving ambulance before the pursuit crossed two counties

The DT4EMS owner talks dangerous encounters, personal defense and when to abandon the scene

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A short list of gadgets and gear that can have a big impact on how you operate

Firefighters and EMS providers face barriers in seeking workers’ compensation, such as latency periods and pre-existing health conditions, FIRST Center research shows

Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say

The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges

Products designed to make your job easier that you won’t regret purchasing or upgrading

Over 142 million people across the U.S. have been under heat alerts

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea responded negatively to the proposal of having lifeguards on duty following the death of a 7-year-old girl buried in the sand

Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance