Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Our directory features a range of articles on Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles, providing crucial information for EMS professionals. Topics include vehicle maintenance, design considerations, and the latest innovations in emergency vehicle technology. Understanding the role of Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles is vital for ensuring efficient and safe patient transport. For further insights, explore our resources on ambulance safety, which are closely related to the operational aspects of emergency vehicles. Access these articles to stay updated on best practices and advancements in emergency vehicle management.
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
These durable, ergonomic mounts help safeguard cardiac monitor investments and streamline the continuum of care
Man has been charged with driving to endanger the lives and safety of others, which is a misdemeanor
Fire Chief George Shiley said the grant, prepared by EMS Chief Jim Wilson, was one of 70 provided by the state
Improved soundproofing of vehicles by carmakers, along with cellphones calls and texting, have made what was already a problem a little worse
Chatting along with patients and bystanders leads to some uncomfortable and memorable conversations
When someone dials 911 and they don’t have an emergency, officials said it not only ties up the ambulance crew, but dispatchers at the communications center, too
The joint venture between a healthcare provider and ambulance service is the first of its kind in the Chicago area
Police wouldn’t say whether the EMS supply van was heading to another emergency when it was involved in the accident
A total of 764 emergency vehicles were delayed by more than 20 minutes in May, 228 more than the number held up during the same month last year
When paramedics need an extra set of hands, deputies on scene could be asked to help
Two medics and a patient were onboard the ambulance. Only the patient, 68-year-old Elsie Mullen, remained hospitalized Wednesday.
While on the way to the hospital, workers discovered that a bag containing drugs and other life-saving medical equipment was missing
The ambulance struck a Chevrolet Corsica head-on when the Corsica veered into the wrong lane, killing the Corsica’s driver and a passenger and injuring four others
Bridgette Robinson faces up to 90 days in jail for the crash that killed paramedic Sherry Pettit
The fly car, a paramedic-staffed emergency vehicle with no transport capabilities that was always backed up by an ambulance, will be phased out as of July 13
Union says the solution is providing more staff and ambulances rather than denying workers their meal breaks
An officer made the arrest inside the emergency vehicle
Company will continue as the City of San Diego’s exclusive provider of emergency ambulance services through June 2013
Move comes 2 years after 3-year-old’s death where firefighters had to wait for second ambulance to arrive
Driver simulation training can help the student interact with various driving environments and weather conditions within minutes
The paramedic was transporting a patient around 1am Saturday when a laser was shone into his ambulance
The removable device can be put together and installed within any 90 minutes inside any city bus
Study of elderly patients shows a larger access problem in health care system
Companies charge hundreds to transport non-emergency patients in old, beat-up ambulances
Under current rules the ambulance service apparently diverts calls away from any crew on a tea break
Medic, who was responding to a low-level call, was driving in speeds excess of 70mph
City allegedly told its contractor to code all 911-dispatched ambulances at the advanced life support level, which has a higher reimbursement rate than the basic
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts pays out $60 million each year for ambulance rides
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