Violence Against Fire & EMS: Understanding and Mitigating Risks

View On Demand (Recorded July 29, 2024)

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 two agencies faced this issue head on, the lessons they learned, and how they managed the aftermath and healing process. 

Join Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder as he moderates a discussion with Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, Deputy Fire Chief James E. McClelland, Jr. and 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.

Presented by:

Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder  Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department	Fire Chief Anthony Marrone  Count of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department
Fire Chief Chuck Ryan  Tucson (AZ) Fire Department	Deputy Fire Chief James E. McClelland, Jr. Prince George's County (MD) Fire & EMS Department