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.
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Use a distracted driving policy to educate personnel on the risks of distracted driving and to set clear expectations for in-vehicle behavior
An SUV slammed into his ambulance and doctors had to amputate his leg
Ten of the injured were taken by ambulance to various hospitals and five were flown by medical helicopter
Authorities climbed 200 feet to save them
The driver and his passenger were not wearing seat belts and smashed their heads into the windshield
No longer a Type 2, the second safety concept vehicle was built on a full-sized Type 3 vehicle
Service issues order after failing two inspections by a health watchdog
Lift pinned the man, causing face injuries and possible head trauma
16-year-old was restrained on a gurney in the back of the vehicle when he loosened his restraints and jumped
Driver didn’t know CPR to help the boy who stopped breathing; now in critical condition
Icy conditions hit Jamestown Area Ambulance
Medevac only used twice so far, but Bell 407 is always on standby
Emergency vehicles increasingly fail to reach people in need during snowstorms
Navigation system enabled police to monitor man’s route as he navigated city streets, highways
8 more driven to the hospital; driver accidentally hit the accelerator as it was being taken on stage
Ambulance ignored barricades where water main had burst
Doctors want ambulances equipped with chilled saline and ice packs
Talks currently in progress to not charge tolls to ambulances in service
Ambulances will no longer be blindly sent into chemical plants
City close to passing controversial policy
10 recommendations to decrease likelihood of an ambulance crash
2 sent by ground, 2 by air but injuries do not appear to be life-threatening
The history of Safety Concept Vehicles and why we need them
Ambulance destroyed, firefighter treated for smoke inhalation
Four passengers sustain minor, non-life threatening injuries
Additional vehicle needed to maintain American Heart Association’s patient transport standards
Eight-wheeled amphibious vehicle completes first mission
Responders plan for the worst even when it’s rare
Vehicle’s anti-theft features failed to perform