Introduction Emergency medical responders are people trained in a special way to give out-of-hospital care emergencies. They vary, each with various levels of training, starting from first aid to basic life support. Cases of emergencies such as seizures, loss of consciousness, chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, and traumatic injuries are responded to by the emergency medical services (EMS). The main concern of the EMS is offering emergency medical care to patients and providing means of transport to health centers such as ambulances. Moreover, firefighters respond to the calls involving emergencies of forest and building fires. They must be available at any time, and they have to be quick to act. The main responsibilities of EMS and fire responders include saving life and rescuing, environment protection, safeguarding properties from fraudsters, and helping people in the use of fire extinguisher equipment where necessary. However, they face physical and verbal violence in their lines of duty. This research paper discusses mitigation of the risks and impacts of assaults on fire and EMS responders as well as the importance of the EMS personnel wearing protective body armors while responding to emergencies. Body Armor for Fire and EMS Responders The emergency responders also need personal safety as their lives are at risk. This is because they work in different places, with violent people, and under harsh weather conditions. They require personal protective equipment such as body armor. They also wear gloves and eye protection against infectious disease exposures. The personnel must first receive specialized training on how to use this equipment, and they have to be taken for a practical session where the integration of these skills is checked (Robinson, 2018). There are two types of armor; hard and soft. Hard armors are made from compressed laminated sheets, ceramics, and metallic plates, which incorporate more than one material. They can either break or capture and deform a bullet. Soft armors are constructed from aramid fibers where the overall performance is influenced by several layers within the panel and the order in which they are replaced. To purchase the above products, the EMS agencies should look at those that have undergone testing. A licensed and reliable supplier should be preferred before buying to ensure the best quality. The background and number of years of experience of the manufacturer must be checked. The producer that the National Justice Organization accredits for a guarantee of use has to be prioritized (Robinson, 2018). The armor should fit properly and should allow the reach of a portable radio and any equipment. This is aimed at ensuring the safety and success of the rescue plan. Risks Faced The EMS and fire responders are likely to face verbal and physical risks in the process of offering their services. This is because of their mobile operation, encounters with violent people, and working alone (Taylor et al., 2019). Verbally, they can be threatened by victims and even by family members. In some situations, hate speech may be conveyed hence discouraging them from their work. Furthermore, motor vehicles can cause accidents resulting in vari