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In the past few months, the NHTSA Office of EMS has had several exciting staff changes. We are pleased to introduce the newest members of our team. Jeremy Kinsman first joined the Office of EMS in June 2015 as a public health fellow through a program sponsored by the Association of Schools and Programs of […]
In July, US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao appointed 24 leaders from EMS, healthcare and other sectors to serve on the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). Chosen from more than 100 nominations, new and returning members will collaborate to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to NHTSA and to the members of the Federal Interagency […]
Leaders from federal agencies with a role in shaping U.S. EMS systems gathered earlier this summer for a meeting of the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS). At the meeting, officials stressed the importance of collaboration with EMS professionals at all levels. “Be our eyes and ears out there,” encouraged FICEMS Chair Ed Gabriel, deputy […]
When public health officials and researchers learn about the data EMS providers collect every day, they are often shocked—and excited. The information collected in electronic patient care records, computer-aided dispatch systems and other sources offers rich material for officials trying to address public health issues ranging from opioid overdoses to vehicle crashes to stroke and […]
Following the recent nerve agents poisonings in the United Kingdom, the emergency response community has requested information and advice to enhance preparedness. “Nerve Agent Information for Emergency Medical Services and Hospitals” serves as a refresher on standard protocols for recognizing, treating, and protecting oneself from nerve agent exposures. The document also compares and contrasts the […]
Drug-impaired driving is a problem on America’s highways. Like drunk driving, drugged driving is impaired driving, which means it is dangerous and illegal in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Whether the drug is legally prescribed or illegal, driving while drug-impaired poses a threat to the driver, vehicle passengers, and other road users. […]
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) as “the integration of advanced communication technologies into the transportation technologies and vehicles. Intelligent transportation systems encompass a broad range of wireless and wire line communications-based information and electronics technologies.” ITS planning and deployment involves the design and implementation of this […]
The Fatal Crash Comparison (2016 vs 2014) study has been updated to include the new recommendations page at the top of the power point presentation.
The first National Roundabout Week will take place the third week of September (17th – 21st). The purpose of NRW will be to raise awareness about roundabouts and to provide a national platform to share the successes that state, local and tribal transportation agencies have had with them. FHWA will be using their social media […]
This issue includes: Upcoming Safety Training FTA Drug Abuse Awareness Video Now Available FTA to Host SMS for Executives Training at APTA Annual Meeting SSO and RTA Safety Personnel to Convene for October Training Workshop Have a PTASP Question? Email PTASP_QA@dot.gov Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Re-Established through New Chapter TSO Profile Upcoming Speaking Events
