/safety Safety en-US Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters 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 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime 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 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:32:57 GMT /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call The Sacramento paramedic was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:18:36 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:45:33 GMT /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper /safety/officials-urge-volunteers-to-stand-down-as-texas-flood-search-enters-critical-phase Despite public outpouring and local solidarity, authorities in Kerr County are asking untrained volunteers to stay away from flood search zones for safety reasons and to avoid hindering rescue operations Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:20:38 GMT /safety/officials-urge-volunteers-to-stand-down-as-texas-flood-search-enters-critical-phase /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters 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 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Discover how to use a pee color chart to monitor hydration status effectively. Learn what different urine colors indicate and how to respond to signs of dehydration Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ /vehicle-crashes/crash-survivor-pushes-congress-to-require-female-crash-test-dummies-in-safety-tests The “She Drives Act,” would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /vehicle-crashes/crash-survivor-pushes-congress-to-require-female-crash-test-dummies-in-safety-tests /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Discover how Lifeline EMS integrates AI to streamline onboarding, enhance decision-making, and support EMS crews with multilingual tools and policy access Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:42:53 GMT /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work /heat-related-illness/heat-dome-pushes-east-coast-temperatures-past-100-f-triggering-hospitalizations-and-power-strain A powerful heat dome has pushed temperatures above 100°F across the Eastern U.S., setting records and causing heat-related hospitalizations, power conservation warnings, and heightened public health risks Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:37:37 GMT /heat-related-illness/heat-dome-pushes-east-coast-temperatures-past-100-f-triggering-hospitalizations-and-power-strain /escaping-violent-encounters/fla-man-greets-firefighters-on-ems-call-with-a-gun-tries-to-steal-fire-truck 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 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:26:46 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/fla-man-greets-firefighters-on-ems-call-with-a-gun-tries-to-steal-fire-truck /escaping-violent-encounters/mo-paramedic-assaulted-by-patient-inside-ambulance A Kansas City paramedic suffered injuries after an altercation with a combative patient in the back of an ambulance Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:49:30 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/mo-paramedic-assaulted-by-patient-inside-ambulance /safety/ohio-bill-aims-to-increase-penalty-for-hindering-first-responders Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /safety/ohio-bill-aims-to-increase-penalty-for-hindering-first-responders /ems-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ Explore strategies for EMS teams to prevent and manage hyperthermia, focusing on early detection and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke among firefighters Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:21:00 GMT /ems-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ /patient-safety/idaho-man-threatening-to-jump-from-balcony-dies-during-restraint-by-police-firefighters Caldwell police say a man lost consciousness after being restrained. An autopsy will determine the cause of death amid a task force probe. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:22:20 GMT /patient-safety/idaho-man-threatening-to-jump-from-balcony-dies-during-restraint-by-police-firefighters /911-and-dispatch/get-that-truck-coming-code-3-audio-released-of-response-to-shootings-of-minn-lawmakers 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 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:21:16 GMT /911-and-dispatch/get-that-truck-coming-code-3-audio-released-of-response-to-shootings-of-minn-lawmakers /research/research-analysis-variations-in-fatigue-underscore-need-for-strategic-rest A nationwide text-message study of 388 EMS clinicians shows early-morning fatigue spikes, reduced rest on busy 24-hour tours and the protective effect of on-duty naps. Learn 5 tactics to manage shift-related fatigue. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:26:48 GMT /research/research-analysis-variations-in-fatigue-underscore-need-for-strategic-rest /paramedic-survival/selective-attention-is-real-5-tips-to-increase-situational-awareness-on-scene Discover 5 essential situational awareness safety tips for paramedics to improve on-scene focus, reduce risks, and enhance decision-making during emergency response Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:38:45 GMT /paramedic-survival/selective-attention-is-real-5-tips-to-increase-situational-awareness-on-scene /escaping-violent-encounters/driver-taken-into-custody-after-ramming-lafd-ambulance-transporting-patient Police detained driver after ambulance carrying a minor was sideswiped and rear-ended in LA. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:14:33 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/driver-taken-into-custody-after-ramming-lafd-ambulance-transporting-patient /public-health/hundreds-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-to-be-reinstated-after-trump-administration-cuts More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:49:23 GMT /public-health/hundreds-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-to-be-reinstated-after-trump-administration-cuts /fatal-incidents/combative-patient-killed-struck-by-semi-after-exiting-ill-ambulance The Illinois State Police said the patient became combative during transport, leading to the Carle Ambulance rig stopping on the interstate shoulder Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:26:22 GMT /fatal-incidents/combative-patient-killed-struck-by-semi-after-exiting-ill-ambulance /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids President Trump sends National Guard troops to Los Angeles after violent protests erupt over immigration raids and as tensions rise as federal agents clash with demonstrators and arrests surpass 100. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:55:37 GMT /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids /active-shooter/fbi-active-shooter-incidents-dropped-50-in-2024 Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:12:14 GMT /active-shooter/fbi-active-shooter-incidents-dropped-50-in-2024 /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:24:20 GMT /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics /air-medical-transport/mayday-mayday-mayday-pa-medevac-makes-emergency-landing-on-front-lawn PennSTAR helicopter crew escaped injury after the pilot declared “Mayday” and set the medevac down on a Whitemarsh Township front lawn; FAA probe underway. Tue, 20 May 2025 14:09:16 GMT /air-medical-transport/mayday-mayday-mayday-pa-medevac-makes-emergency-landing-on-front-lawn /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m 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 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:25 GMT /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /30-feet-to-catastrophe-the-price-of-a-higher-wall-injuries-at-the-u-s-mexico-border Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:04:19 GMT /30-feet-to-catastrophe-the-price-of-a-higher-wall-injuries-at-the-u-s-mexico-border /legal/ohio-bill-seeks-14-foot-harassment-protection-zone-around-first-responders A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:46:15 GMT /legal/ohio-bill-seeks-14-foot-harassment-protection-zone-around-first-responders