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.
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A driver suspected of driving under the influence plowed into Erik Bedwell’s ambulance, sending him, his patient and his future into a tailspin
Prevent an ambulance crash: Michael Fraley reviews due regard, distracted driving and clearing an intersection
AMR Paramedics Paul Besaw and Lahiri Garcia were killed in the rollover ambulance crash in 2017
Officials said the driver of the stopped car was partially ejected in the crash
The union posted their concerns on social media and published an open letter suggesting possible solutions
A witness said the ambulance had its sirens on when it was struck by another vehicle at an intersection
Video from the scene shows heavy damage to the front of the ambulance
Witnesses said the ambulance did not have its sirens on, ran a red light and was going nearly 20 miles per hour over the speed limit
Two crewmembers and another driver were injured when a vehicle crashed into an ambulance carrying a patient
Officials said the man was driving erratically before his vehicle collided with an AMR ambulance, killing him and injuring two crewmembers
A Chicago Fire Department paramedic was injured after a car crashed into an ambulance and then fled
The Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance was backing into the station when it was struck
The large piece of concrete was thrown through the rig’s window as it was traveling on the roadway
Paramedic Michael Bedner, a former colleague of fallen Paramedic Supervisor Matt Smelser, launched the online petition
The Michigan State Police trooper was thrown from the rig while interviewing a driver from a prior collision
Authorities say the man also toppled a mailbox and nearly struck a police car
An ambulance built with input from the paramedics who will use it was put into service this week
Officials said five vehicles were involved in the crash that injured six people and damaged a new ambulance
The paramedics were transporting a patient when the tree fell and landed on their windshield
The agency hopes to preserve roadway safety by running ambulances without lights and sirens when a patient’s injuries are not life-threatening
Police say the man stole the ambulance from the emergency entrance of a hospital and crashed it five minutes later
Crewmembers said they heard two bangs and realized the rig’s back window had been broken
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events
Police say a woman struck the back of the ambulance occupied by a critical patient and four Cleveland first responders
The new ambulance includes a redesigned patient care area layout, injury-reduction features and climate control systems
Officials say Roderick Weston went on a rampage and targeted vehicles, including an ambulance, to hit with his pickup truck
Police said the man was attempting to pass an ambulance responding to a call
The man was charged with reckless driving and driving without a license
A coroner said the man may have experienced a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of his vehicle
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