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.
Ambulance crash tragedies like this one are a stark reminder of the danger of ignoring high-risk behavior
Quick discussion on the benefits of roundabouts for reducing the risks of intersection collisions
9 back to school driving safety reminders for emergency vehicle operators
The man was suffering a heart attack when an ambulance he was in crashed, throwing him into a ditch; he died from his injuries
Seven people, including the driver, were injured and taken to area hospitals; the crash remains under investigation
The woman is in critical condition; she lost control of the vehicle due to a medical incident
The EMS vehicle was not on call at the time of the crash; the EMS provider in the SUV was reassigned to administrative duties
The woman suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in stable condition
A patient in the ambulance was also injured; all three were treated and later released
The ambulance veered into a tree after being hit by a car; the paramedics were returning from a call
At least one paramedic was taken to the hospital, but the extent of injuries are unknown
The motorhome the girl was in caught on fire after running into the back of a trailer; the girl’s grandmother and father were killed in the crash
One suffered head and leg injuries and the other a minor cut to the head; the patient they were transporting wasn’t injured
The ambulance had its lights and sirens on and was transporting a patient
The new protocol aims to improve safety by reducing the amount of emergency vehicle crashes
The woman had suffered a head injury not related to the accident earlier in the day
The collision captured on a police dash cam video injured 2 paramedics and their patient
The 24-year-old had a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit; the prosecutor said an EMT “should know better”
Firefighters had to cut the woman from her vehicle; the ambulance was not on call at the time of the collision
The ambulance began overheating; both EMS providers were able to escape before it caught fire
The ambulance lost control and rolled down a steep embankment; the toddler was not strapped in and is in intensive care
An EMS provider and patient were in the ambulance at the time but were uninjured
A truck failed to yield to the ambulance running lights and sirens
The driver ran through a crash scene and fatally struck another driver standing in the median with police and firefighters
There were no patients on board and no EMS providers were injured in the crash
All three crew members were wearing seat-belts and were not injured
Every medic that worked with Brian Shepler, 44, has a story to tell about him as a leader, problem solver and mentor
Two paramedics and a trainee were in the rig; one paramedic suffered minor injuries
Eric Oviedo suffered several fractured ribs, a head laceration, a concussion and bumps and bruises
Knowing when to use these management tools to identify and reduce at-risk work behaviors is critical to being a successful EMS leader
The Ohio ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital; no one was injured in the crash
