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.
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
Policies, training and practice changes resulted in faster response time, penalty savings and improved morale across EMTs, paramedics and EMS leadership
A portable ultrasound machine enabled eFAST exam can identify free fluid, a pneumothorax or signs of dissection from the back of an ambulance
Learn how providers can increase their visibility and awareness of approaching hazards in the field to identify potential risks
Christoper Edwards was charged with kidnapping a man who later escaped and stole an ambulance
Officials said no ambulances were available due to an influx of calls around the same time as the toddler’s drowning
A chain-reaction crash began when the Penn State Health Life Lion ambulance clipped a car attempting to move to the right
A car driven by a 38-year-old man drove into the ambulance, which contained two paramedics and a patient
A lighting system inside the rig shows stars and fireworks on the ceiling to provide a distraction
Kenyatta Mwambu, 17, was hit by a Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company No. 4 ambulance in May while crossing a street
This is the third time Carter has fallen this year, with the first fall in the spring requiring a hip replacement and the second fall earlier this month requiring 14 stitches
The Crestline CCL 150 model line is now available in the U.S. following a 2018 merger between Demers Ambulances and Crestline Coach
The vehicles were responding to a call of a person shot when they collided
Thomas Wright broke free from the gurney restraint, bit the EMT and knocked him to the ground, then began stomping on his head
While Clearcreek Fire District crews were responding to a vehicle fire, someone broke into their station and stole an ambulance
Riley Boatwright, 13, collapsed on the field while playing in a football game
To repair the rig quickly, Chief Jeffrey Blanchard called South Shore Technical High School for help
Officials said rainy weather conditions may have contributed to the crash
Exploring non-affiliated emergency medical services eligibility for Assistance to Firefighters Grants
An ambulance was responding to a hit-and-run crash when a car fleeing from the same scene struck the rig
Sheriffs found that there was no medical equipment inside the ambulance and that Levi Weinthraub was not an EMT
Court documents indicate that training, intoxication, and unlicensed professional were transporting patients for a private ambulance company
Delmar-Bethlehem EMS agency purchased a mini ambulance to respond to a nine-mile trail used by bicyclists, walkers and joggers
EMS crews parked in a “No Parking” area to drop off a patient at a health center and had to pay $150 to the tow truck company because there were no other spaces available to park
A patient being transported for mental health issues assaulted the treating provider, forcing the medic driving the rig to stop, enabling the patient to steal the ambulance
The County Sheriff’s department later arrested William Swagger after he jumped out of a moving ambulance to escape
Five people on board were taken to Hartford Hospital and one person on the ground was also injured and transported to the hospital
Betty T. Miller sustained serious injuries when her vehicle crashed into the fire station causing extensive manage to the building, an EMS vehicle and a trailer
Hazmat crews responded to an oil leak after a bus crash and overturned, sending nine patients to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries
The Osage county dispatch center and ambulance district have taken to social media to hash out a dispute about profit margins, training and response times
Jennifer Doughtery died after she crossed the centerline with her car and crashed head-on into an ambulance
The homeless man allegedly took the ambulance because he wanted a ride to the hospital
