Ambulance Safety
Prevent and survive an attack by pre-planning your fight or flight response
A future EMT’s submission to the NPR student podcast challenge seeks to educate the public about lights and siren use
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
Two Prince George’s County firefighters were inside their ambulance at an earlier accident
Durham EMS is not at the point it was several months ago when ambulances were breaking down on calls
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
Both vehicles were responding to a report of a drowning; the victim was treated by EMS at the scene and was reported as stable
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
“We have a duty to care for those who care for us,” President Joe Biden said
Children of the patient killed in the April crash say the EMT failed to maintain control of the ambulance
A 74-year-old patient died after head-on collision involving a Regional Paramedical Services ambulance
Regional Paramedical Services stated one of their ambulances was involved and offered thoughts and prayers to those involved
EMS1 tours Horton ambulances equipped with a new restraint system
While first responders were helping victims of a crash, another vehicle hit the ambulance with so much force that it knocked it over, MEDIC said
“The engine started smoking, and they pulled over. And quickly, the engine caught on fire,” Chief Kazuo Todd said
U.S. EMS agencies have been ordering options that make rigs safer and more comfortable for providers and patients
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
An AMR crew had the rig’s lights and siren on when another vehicle struck
Bullitt County EMS said it has received offers of assistance and an “outpouring of love, concern, and prayers”
Charlotte-based Mecklenburg EMS’ high-acuity calls now have a time limit, and low-acuity calls are expected to take longer and will not include rig lights or sirens
One unsuspecting driver was transported to a hospital, and a suspect has been taken into custody
Five people were transported to hospitals, while others walked to get medical help after the commuter train crash
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Chief Charles Moore was transported with chest injuries and abrasions
Fort Bragg police reported seeing the patient flee the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast ambulance as they arrived
The EMT driving the rig and two additional EMTs were transported in stable condition
The Life EMS crew was transporting a patient, a baby and additional providers; several were injured
Roseville’s rigs have features such as backup cameras and push-button self-loading stretchers, plus a smoother ride than the models they replaced
Matt Zavadsky shares how MedStar ceased red lights and sirens operations during recent weather event and discusses EMS on-demand
Enhanced visibility, compact storage and easy deployment make the old familiar new again, while improving safety for emergency responders
The Buckeye Valley Fire District is also considering adding a person to each crew to monitor the rig
Both Osage Ambulance District employees were properly restrained and able to get out afterward
