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 court found that EMT Brandon Dorsa endured psychological and emotional injuries following an ambulance crash as well as developed a drug addiction to pain medication
An ambulance turned left into the driving lane of a motorcycle, causing a collision that killed the rider
The two medics inside the rig were unharmed but the driver of the vehicle — who cops said was driving without a license — was transported to the hospital with a leg injury
One of two smaller cars involved drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into the ambulance, which was not transporting any patients at the time
Two rescue units are being equipped with AeroClave decontamination units and isolation capsules for safe transport
Two Baltimore City Fire Department paramedics, a bus driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Matthew Alexander Vancamp, 31, was convicted of reckless driving following a three-day trial
The total cost will be $20,000, with $15,000 going toward the ambulance and $5,000 toward the cot in the back.
Matthew A. Vancamp was driving the ambulance transporting Samantha Lehmann, when it slammed into the back of a stalled tanker truck carrying cranberry juice
Susanna G. Battig, 28, received a sentence that includes 40 hours of community service and $1,500 in restitution
A Southwest Health ambulance transporting a patient rolled over in a one-vehicle crash
Be sure to clean and disinfect both the front and back compartments of the ambulance to reduce potential exposure to viruses, bacteria and dangerous drugs like fentanyl
The inmate was being transported to a mental health treatment center when he escaped from an ambulance
Jody Heglar was sentenced to 15 years for driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license, which was reduced to 14 months of time served and probation
Damage to the ambulance involved in the chase and crash will make this ambulance a total loss
Ashley Ulibarri, 25, faces a charge of unlawful taking of the motor vehicle
A Sauk Prairie ambulance was taking a curve when the combination of ice and harsh winds pushed it off the road
An ambulance carrying a patient was hit at an intersection by a car, leaving the emergency vehicle resting on its side
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Carlos Rosario shares his recovery after being struck on a roadway and promotes safety during Distracted Driver Awareness Month
According to reports by eyewitnesses, the ambulance got caught between the barriers for reasons that are still unclear
Roads in the area were shut down for some time due to a large debris field
The ambulance had been responding to a cardiac arrest call before the crash, said the FDNY
More traffic and longer commutes are creating a challenge for Denver Health Medical Center paramedics
A MEDIC crew and patient were inside the rig when the man jumped into the driver’s seat
Jeremiah Ray is accused of stabbing an AMR paramedic while the ambulance was stopped at a red light
Downtown traffic is delaying emergency responders from reaching victims, a dangerous growing pain for the developing city
Katherine Stafford was hit by the rig as she was riding down the street on her bike, thrown into the road and suffered serious injuries
The medic driving the ambulance pulled over after noticing an odd smell, and a second ambulance drove the patient to the hospital
The legislation would provide relief to rural agencies who are stretched thin when it comes to budgets and personnel
A paramedic assisting a stopped motorist sustained minor injuries when a semi-truck struck the emergency vehicles at the scene
