A good reminder...

[croaker260]

Hey all, upcoming are two of the deadliest days for law enforcement ...and by trickle down effect, two very dangerous days for us (EMS) as well. Auto Accidents and domestic violence are leading causes. Spread the word and stay safe this holiday season.

http://blog.odmp.org...cement-are.html

So, when you talk to the newbies, trainees, probees and rookees of your department, what are your tips and tricks for staying safe? (Please keep it nice everyone...)

Edited December 23, 2011 by croaker260

[HERBIE1]

Keep your head on a swivel. Pay attention not only to your patient, but to the family members, bystanders, the surroundings, any heated arguments going on in the background, etc. Regardless of what your patient's chief complaint is, you need to be aware if multiple family members are intoxicated and squaring off for arguments or fights. Stay close to and listen to the senior members- things can and do go south in a hurry.

In many households, family members who actually never speak to each other all year are brought together a couple times a year. Someone gets some liquid courage, and begins to tell their cousin/uncle/nephew how they really feel about them- and all hell can break loose. Seen it many times.