Ambulance Safety
This directory offers a curated selection of articles on Ambulance Safety, focusing on best practices for EMS professionals. Topics include safe driving techniques, equipment securing, and protocols to minimize risks during transport. Prioritizing Ambulance Safety is essential for protecting both patients and EMS personnel. Additionally, explore our resources on emergency vehicle operations, which are closely related to maintaining safety standards in the field. Use this directory to stay informed and ensure that your ambulance operations adhere to the highest safety standards.
An Ogden Fire Department crew was treating a patient inside a building when the rig was taken from the scene
The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
William Ivory, 57, took the ambulance for a joyride while the crew transported a patient inside
Officials say the driver of the vehicle that struck the ambulance was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene
River Falls Firefighter-EMT Eddie Nicholson, 62, was clearing the speedway after a collision when a bus rolled onto him
Officials say a total of four vehicles, including the ambulance, were involved in the crash
The rig was en route to the hospital when the engine compartment caught fire, sending smoke into the cab
Officials say the ambulance had its lights and sirens activated when the cyclist rode into its path and was thrown under one of its wheels
The pickup truck struck the passenger’s side of the ambulance, causing significant damage
The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Cooper Tires to give back to first responders during Public Service Recognition Week
The fire department and police are seeking information on the driver who hit the front of the ambulance and fled the scene
Sal Mancuso, 66, who volunteered driving ambulances for Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps, died Thursday
The ambulance was responding to a reported building fire when it collided with another vehicle
The rig was not responding to an emergency when it struck the SUV carrying two adults and an infant, officials said
The driver of an SUV was killed and three Louisville Metro EMS employees were injured less than a week after a head-on crash involving the same agency
Two crewmembers were transported to the hospital with serious injuries after an SUV struck their rig head on
Police are conducting a DWI investigation after a pickup truck struck the side of an ambulance responding to a call
The patient’s lawsuit claims the crewmember who was driving the ambulance was negligent in causing the crash that delayed his treatment
The ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital at the time of the incident
Officials say the 15-year-old driver of the other vehicle was speeding and now faces charges of manslaughter and assault
The Century II facility in Wichita, Kan. is offering drive-thru decontamination for ambulances and other emergency vehicles using an electrostatic spray
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Officials say the rig was stolen from a hospital and crashed in a field a short while later
The EMT sustained minor injuries after jumping from the moving rig
The paramedic told police he had taken over-the-counter cold medicine and some prescribed drugs before hitting another rig outside a senior care facility
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient care
The patient was being treated by paramedics when they were shot multiple times
The man faces multiple charges after police say he stole the ambulance from outside a hospital
Firefighters broke the doors to let the patient out after the crew couldn’t open them
The service is calling for the requirements to match national standards as it appeals $10,000 in response-time penalties
The pilot program with electric vehicle company Arcimoto will test the Rapid Responder, which is designed to quickly reach emergencies
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