Opioids

A preliminary investigation found that the firefighter may have falsified supply logs for at least 18 months

Five reasons firefighters are at an increased risk of opioid abuse

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures

Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these 5 don’ts

Evidence-based naloxone administration recommendations to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure and alleviate provider fear

A woman rushed the 12-week-old puppy to the fire station where medics administered naloxone using a pediatric nebulizer mask

West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel

Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak

Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients

The new policy outlines circumstances that require drug and alcohol testing for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders

The Leave It Behind program aims to reduce overdose deaths by giving patients access to naloxone at home

Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?

The partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction