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.
Finger Lakes Ambulance decreased their response time from six minutes and 43 seconds to five minutes and 39 seconds with the addition of a new ambulance
Learn what CMS will offer for reimbursement for alternative destinations and treat in place, and who will have the have the final say in the ET3 model
From changes in the payor mix to compliance issues and data breaches, don’t hide under the covers when fiscal challenges rear their ugly heads
Paramedics said the new vehicles have not been appropriately retrofitted and are putting the crews’ and patients’ safety in harm’s way
Nahant EMS acquired a Humvee emergency transport vehicle for free through a Defense Logistics Agency program to prepare for extreme weather conditions
The city of High Springs is just one base of operations for emergency responders that are setting up camp before the storm arrives
The paramedic on the scene said they had to take cover in the ambulance during an altercation between two men as they opened fire at each other
Spirit Medical Transport has sent four more EMS personnel and two more ambulances along with additional medical supplies
Incorporating ambulance safety measures into cultural practice can keep patients and providers safe in the event of a collision
Spirit Medical Transport has sent four EMS personnel and two ambulances, along with additional medical supplies
Acadian Ambulance has sent 60 EMTs and 30 ambulances to assist in evacuations
Oklahoma Highway Troopers used stop sticks and flattened three of the emergency vehicle’s tires before it came to a stop
First responders from Fayette EMS and Murrysville Medic One are heading to a staging area in Georgia to support rescue and evacuation efforts as Hurricane Dorian approaches
The all-terrain response units will also be used at the 9/11 Memorial Bicycle Ride
A recent government study of 15 agencies found they struggle with too few firefighters, not enough money and ambulance services that are stretched thin
Two EMTs and the patient they were transporting were injured in the crash and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries
One person was air-lifted to a hospital and the others were transported to area hospitals after a school bus fell 30 feet down an embankment
Police tracked the ambulance via GPS and when they found it, the driver put the ambulance in reverse and crashed into a police SUV
The county revised its contract with AMR to temporarily waive the requirement to have paramedics on scenes at all calls within a specific time frame
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
In 2018, Elizabeth Neal experienced congestive heart failure and an ambulance did not arrive on the scene until an hour after the call went out
Fredericksburg’s City Council set a priority in 2014 to establish around-the-clock advanced medical service to address the burden of increased medical calls
All of those injured were alert while being transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries
The pre-filed bill for the 2020 legislative session would allow ground ambulance services across the state to seek more in federal Medicaid reimbursements
A new state protocol has been approved that requires EMS responders to stay at the scene to treat critical patients for an additional 20 minutes
Two EMTs were involved in an ambulance crash, but were not transporting a patient at the time
BFD responded to an average 154,800 EMS calls compared to 34,900 fire calls over the last three years, prompting changes to the how the FD responds to calls
Jeralyn Dougherty and Clint Green were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $3.3 million in restitution to Medicare, Medicaid and the IRS
More than 40 firefighters and 15 ambulance crews responded to the incident
Edward T. Stevenson allegedly cashed 132 checks from the ambulance service from January 2013 to March 2017
First responders transported three people, including two paramedics, to area hospitals
The new ordinance features financial penalties of up to $20,000 for failure to meet response time requirements and a $2 million insurance bond requirement
