From combative patients and unruly family members to calls where fire is used as a weapon, violence against Fire and EMS personnel is a growing issue. Learn how LA County, Tucson (AZ), and Prince George’s County (MD) fire departments faced this issue head-on, the lessons they learned, and how they managed the aftermath and healing process.
This webinar features Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, Prince George’s County (Maryland) Deputy Fire Chief James E. McClelland, Jr., and Tucson (AZ) Fire Chief Chuck Ryan as they share mitigation strategies, situational awareness, and post-incident response tactics to enhance the safety and wellness of your personnel.
You’ll learn:
=The various types of violence faced by Fire and EMS personnel and practical strategies to mitigate these risks in the field.
=The latest training methods to equip Fire and EMS personnel with defensive tactics, including collaborative training efforts with law enforcement.
=Insights into improving situational awareness during emergency responses to better anticipate and react to potential threats.
=Effective approaches for supporting agency and personnel wellness following violent encounters.
