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.
Scene safety and awareness are critical to prehospital patient care
Improved communication, ergonomics and ride lead to better patient outcomes and better working environments for paramedics and EMTs
EMS veteran Mark Postma joins Rob Lawrence to unpack the latest vehicle standards and share why ambulance security can’t be an afterthought
The ambulance slid on the ice and struck the bystander who was directing them to the scene
Medic 1 provided an update on the condition of two paramedics seriously injured in a crash involving two school buses
Two Medic 1 paramedics suffered internal and lower extremity injuries in a crash while responding to a cardiac arrest call
The crash caused the ambulance to overturn onto two vehicles
Officials said when first responders arrived, the Candia EMT was unresponsive
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Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
Pittsburgh EMS has faced times when reserve rigs were out of service and medics had to use special event ambulances
A Kansas City Police Department spokesperson said the victim had accelerated and lost control before striking the ambulance
Three firefighters were among the injured when a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue ambulance and a lawn service truck collided
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
An Eagle Fire District firefighter pleaded guilty to failing to operate with due care while driving an Ada County Paramedics ambulance
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
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An EMS officer was responding to a call for a choking baby in Brooklyn at the time of the collision
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
A 3-year-old girl who had experienced cardiac arrest later died after a collision between a Syracuse ambulance and a SUV
Improve safety for you, your crew, your patient and your community with these simple strategies anyone can implement
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
The driver of a car failed to yield to the right of way and crashed into the ambulance, causing it to flip onto its roof
One person died and two others were injured in the Linn County crash
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jeremy Sutton was killed when a tractor-trailer struck the ambulance
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance
“The EMT I was specifically with was very adamant on trying to get the patient out of the back of the vehicle, which I applaud him for,” a good Samaritan said
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