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 EMS1 Advisory Board reacts to second-degree homicide charges brought against EMT Crystin Keys after a fatal ambulance crash
Remembering and honoring two AMR paramedics killed in an ambulance collision for their devotion to family, dedication to community and compassion for others
MedStar Mobile Health Care shares their experiences to improve driving safety and reduce repair costs through training, technology and culture change
A large moving van struck the rear of the ambulance during a thunderstorm with heavy rains
The ambulance was transporting a patient when the garbage truck hit it from behind, totaling the vehicle
Officials said a tractor-trailer failed to stop and hit vehicles stopped due to a previous crash
The paramedic was responding to a cardiac arrest call when the vehicle rolled over
The ambulance was en route to a medical call when the crash occurred, trapping the paramedic on the passenger side
Jeffrey Gable faces two counts of vehicular homicide, aggravated assault by vehicle and two counts of reckless endangerment
Kelsey Cox was being transported to a mental health facility when she jumped out onto the highway
Carolyn Koch, 66, died from a head injury after the ambulance rolled over
Lesley Bricker, 16, failed to stop at an intersection drove into the path of a pickup truck, who was unable to avoid the crash
The ambulance was near an intersection when the two vehicles collided
The driver of the minivan was seriously injured; two paramedics were taken to a hospital
This is the third incident in Maine of an EMS provider falling asleep at the wheel in the last 30 days
The two trainees were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries
The ambulance was returning from a call when the crash occurred
Jauuriah Solomon, 20, and Deondre Northern, 19, were traveling at a high speed when they hit the rear of the ambulance
Officials are using the hashtag #HeatStrokeKills to spread the message about this preventable tragedy
The fire department said the fire was not suspicious and was probably caused by an electrical issue
Michael Barnes was responding to a shooting call when he hit a tree; it appears he suffered a medical emergency
The ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital at the time of the crash
The ambulance was en route to the hospital with a patient at the time of the crash
Officials said nobody could see and “everybody hit everybody”
After the crash, the two responders inspected the vehicles and began treating the other driver
An EMT, mechanic and critical care technician were killed
The ambulance was transporting a woman to the hospital when the incident occurred
Two paramedics and the driver of the van were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Crystin Keys surrendered to authorities; she faces a second-degree homicide by vehicle charge
A warrant has been issued for Crystin Keys on charges of vehicular homicide and failure to maintain lane
The report discusses the impact of emergency lights and sirens on response times, safety and patient outcomes
Police said they found two cans of Redd’s Wicked Apple Ale in the front seat of his car
The ambulance went off the road, hit two trees and flipped onto its side