EMS Safety and Risk Management

Dr. Lindsey is the Fire Chief for Estero Fire Rescue. Additionally, he serves as the education coordinator for 24-7 EMS, and an adjunct instructor for St Petersburg EMS program.He is an experienced leader, educator, lecturer, author, and consultant in emergency services. Dr. Lindsey earned his doctorate and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from USF. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an associate in paramedic from Harrisburg Area Community College.Dr. Lindsey has over twenty-eight years of diverse experience in the emergency services industry. He serves as an Advisory Council member for the National EMS Advisory Council and the State of Florida EMS, representative to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education EMS degree committee, and as a Vice-Chairman for the Florida Fire Chief Association EMS Section.

• Introduction to Risk and SafetyThe EMS Safety OfficerSafety Program ManagementDeveloping a Safety ProgramRisk Management ProcessVehicle Driving and Fleet MaintenanceScene OperationsStation, Office, and Facility SafetyAccident InvestigationRecordkeepingEMS Provider Health and Wellness Appendix I Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Appendix II Federal ResourcesAppendix III AssociationsAppendix IV Other ResourcesGlossaryIndex