Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Our directory features a range of articles on Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles, providing crucial information for EMS professionals. Topics include vehicle maintenance, design considerations, and the latest innovations in emergency vehicle technology. Understanding the role of Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles is vital for ensuring efficient and safe patient transport. For further insights, explore our resources on ambulance safety, which are closely related to the operational aspects of emergency vehicles. Access these articles to stay updated on best practices and advancements in emergency vehicle management.
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
A patient at Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center allegedly drove off in a MedTrust ambulance, leading to a brief pursuit, hit-and-run crash and her return to the hospital
Police say a Bushkill Twp. mechanic put fake inspection stickers on Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps rigs and all vehicles have since passed legitimate inspections
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances
A Kansas City Fire Department ambulance was hit by a tractor-trailer on US 169 while responding to a call
Two fire personnel and a driver were injured when a car struck a Fairfax County ambulance, killing a passenger in the car
EMS agencies across Wyoming face an estimated $30 million annual funding gap, running high-mileage rigs as lawmakers debate whether to declare EMS an essential service
A jockeys’ ambulance at Evangeline Downs nearly caused a serious collision when it entered the track in the wrong direction
Central Aroostook Ambulance Service now fields three rigs, guaranteeing continuous coverage for the communities of Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater
Long Beach’s 10th paramedic unit will replace the part-time Rescue 2 ambulance and comes amid persistent warnings about strained EMS coverage
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
A man escorted out of Loretto Hospital stole an idle Cicero ambulance, triggering a police pursuit that included gunfire and ended in multiple crashes and several injuries
Virginia Beach EMS policy scales back emergency signals on Priority 2 responses while keeping them for critical Priority 1 incidents
The new CCL 166 Type III ambulance will premiere at EMS World Expo 2025, delivering a redesigned action area, 25% more storage capacity, and more practical features to enhance fleet performance
Floyd County commissioners approved an agreement to reserve ambulances worth about $280,000 each as talks progress on forming a unified fire district that would include EMS response
After struggling to launch its own ambulance service, the Town of Tonawanda will hire four EMTs and share coverage with Twin City Ambulance under a new two-year hybrid agreement
The new, award-winning ambulance is designed to give first responders greater safety, comfort, and performance
These durable, ergonomic mounts help safeguard cardiac monitor investments and streamline the continuum of care
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
Two of five Allina Health EMS units failed within 24 hours, one stranding a crew and patient, as paramedics cite recurring issues
After a tanker crash totaled one rig, Carroll County deployed a spare, fast-tracked a replacement and approved three more purchases
The stolen rig ran a red light, struck another vehicle and was slowed by spike strips
Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
An Mecklenburg EMS MEDIC ambulance was hit by gunfire, renewing calls for state funding to equip EMS with ballistic vests.
The Illinois Department of Public Health rejected Orland Fire Protection District’s waiver to put an ambulance back in service after it was taken offline in June
Coworkers recall the dedication of the N.C. crew who died in the Chesapeake wrong-way collision
A Lexus traveling the wrong way on I-464 struck a Midwest Medical ambulance, killing both EMS crew members and the other driver
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