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Violence Against EMS: A Growing Threat to America's Lifesavers

Nearly half of EMS workers face physical assaults on the job. Education, de-escalation, and training are key to protecting first responders.

Sep 11, 2025•7 min readEMSWorkplace ViolenceFirst RespondersDe-escalationSafetyHealthcare

By Jacob Huber