Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
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Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
This model takes a page from unions to allow EMTs, paramedics and firefighters to provide input on their agency’s long-term vision
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
The TCAD Paramedic crew that witnessed a motor vehicle crash took immediate action to slow the fire and remove the victim from the vehicle
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
Hopkins County (Texas) EMS members in Franklin County shared this dazzling photo of their rig after attending a local Christmas parade
Fairfax County Firefighter-Paramedic Andrew Cruikshank was arrested in September after an altercation with a patient that was captured on police body camera
People with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or the flu who do not appear to need hospitalization will be visited by paramedics without ambulances
The suit alleges that the city, fire chief and a fire department employee were aware inappropriate activities were occurring on city and fire department property
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
The number of ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department’s fleet has more than doubled since Paramedic Crew Chief Pat Fitzmaurice began his career there
Mechanics at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop are working to give new life to the 1969 Chevy Ambulance
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is seeking to raise an additional $162,000 to fund the specialized rig and equipment
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, less than half of EMS feels adequately prepared to respond
After a change of heart by three council members, the Naperville City Council reversed course agreed to donate an 11-year-old ambulance to their sister city of Cancun, Mexico
Through donations, the organization was able able to purchase the ambulance and a stretcher for $150,000
The association between prehospital time and outcome of trauma patients in 4 Asian countries: A cross-national, multicenter cohort study
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) in Connecticut brought tricks and treats to kids in their community who may not be able to go door-to-door this year
A new ambulance and pumper truck will replace older apparatus the department is looking to retire, and a new brush truck will assist crews in responding during grassfire seasons
William Michael Fields Jr., a former constable and firefighter, was convicted in federal court and ordered to serve 35 years in prison
The Orangeburg County Council approved the purchase after the delivery of five new ambulances was delayed during the pandemic
The ambulance and rescue set comes with two emergency rigs equipped with a total of nearly 100 flashing lights and siren sound-effects
Officials said the bridge should improve response times and safety EMS personnel
The two Ava Ambulance District employees managed to escape uninjured, but the rig was destroyed
The two new ambulances will be put into service in Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas this month
The engine has been in the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop since the museum was closed for COVID-19 restrictions
Lucas Hartzog, 16, who aspires to become an EMS provider, uses a retired ambulance he restored as a teaching tool for his high school classmates
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
The new Capital City (Juneau, Alaska) Fire Rescue rig exterior was designed by Indigenous Tlingit artists and represents healing and balance
A heart attack patient died and eight FDNY members were injured when the ladder truck T-boned the ambulance
A damaged FDNY ambulance displayed at the 9/11 Memorial Museum immortalizes the bravery and sacrifice of the EMS providers who responded to the attacks
Imad and Lina Khalil said their experience made them recognize the importance of supporting Lebanon’s EMS system
Woodford County EMS Paramedics Clarinda Sheffler and Chad Ford were transporting Patrick Shulze as his marriage was officiated over a video call
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