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.
The fire put Jeff Davis County 911 and ambulance services out of commission until other counties stepped in to provide coverage
An Ogden Fire Department crew was treating a patient inside a building when the rig was taken from the scene
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
Care Ambulance Paramedic David Mimm, a 30-year EMS veteran, was killed in an ambulance crash earlier this month
The man was charged with two felonies after reportedly showing up to emergency scenes and representing himself as a volunteer firefighter
Agencies are encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities for a week to focus training and education on roadway hazards
An EMS provider was in the back of the rig when the suspect got in, officials say
Butler County EMS of Kansas became the first recipient of the award acknowledging agencies that work to create a culture of safety
Care Ambulance Paramedic David Mimm, 54, was killed and three others were injured in the collision
A police officer was struck by the stolen rig and the suspect was shot twice in the leg before the pursuit began
Garden Grove City Manager Scott Stiles made the comments while discussing ambulance response times at a meeting last month
Shamong EMS is the third New Jersey ambulance service to be fined for similar violations within the last five months
The patient that was in the ambulance and four people in the car, including a child, were transported after the crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash earlier this month that sent four first responders to the hospital
Paramedic Michael Blakemore said he hopes the video will encourage people to pay more attention on the road
Officials say the man slipped out of restraints and pushed his way to the rig’s rear door before jumping out
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 Columnist Rob Lawrence, who shares his life philosophy, and his thoughts on first responder road safety
The ambulance had to be lifted and towed after its tire became stuck in what was initially suspected to be a sinkhole
The rig carrying a patient, family members and two EMTs was rolled over onto its side in the collision
Investigators said the driver “lost control on the slushy road, overcorrected and struck the barrier wall and the guard rail”
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