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.
Lawmakers should evaluate billing issues and insurance company procedure to guide healthcare policy and protect patients
Great strides have been made in ambulance safety, design and operation, but significant risk still exists
Fire and EMS agencies owe their crews, and the citizens they serve and protect, competent fire apparatus and ambulance driver/operators
Rescue and emergency medical calls already make up for 2,431 out of 3,164 in 2018 of the fire department runs
Departments across the county are in the process of ordering or receiving new ambulances, police cruisers and fire engines as old equipment breaks down, wears out or becomes unsafe
From Sept. 1, 2018 to Jan. 10, there were more than 830 occurrences in which no ambulance was available in the 200 square-mile territory, according to county data
The EMS proposed budget for 2020 is $1.512 million, based on a projected 5,100 ambulance runs, up from 4,800 runs last year
Dunwoody and Dekalb County signed a memorandum of understanding last fall to station more ambulances around the city
Ambulance turnaround and arrival time, which has already been impacted, is likely to become more an issue when Union Hospital and its emergency room closes next spring
The two medics inside the rig were unharmed but the driver of the vehicle — who cops said was driving without a license — was transported to the hospital with a leg injury
It takes 30 minutes or longer to get an ambulance to Ranburne because the ambulances may be tied up in the northern part of the county
The simulator — which is the same size and shape of the inside of a standard emergency services ambulance — was purchased using federal grant dollars
The violent and bizarre incident brought to light the inherent inefficiencies of the city’s antiquated 911 emergency call system
The total cost will be $20,000, with $15,000 going toward the ambulance and $5,000 toward the cot in the back.
A portable ultrasound machine enabled eFAST exam can identify free fluid, a pneumothorax or signs of dissection from the back of an ambulance
Susanna G. Battig, 28, received a sentence that includes 40 hours of community service and $1,500 in restitution
Ambulance dispatchers have noticed an alarming number of calls coming in from people with medical emergencies
A Southwest Health ambulance transporting a patient rolled over in a one-vehicle crash
Two paramedics were driving back from a call when they encountered severe weather
During a rough transport, the ambulance hit a large pothole, which stabilized a man’s heart that was reaching 200 bpm
A man riding with a patient during transport to a hospital was charged with theft after vials of morphine and ketamine were found to be missing
The feasibility of a telehealth program within a large EMS system highlights progress in matching healthcare resources with patient needs
The East Peoria Fire Department found a satisfying way to upgrade its ambulance fleet and save the city money at the same time
For the second time in a month, the Floyd County Council declined to fund the purchase of a third ambulance, but EMS officials won’t take no for an answer
Formally known as the Move Over Law, it requires drivers to vacate the lane closest if there are first responders, public works employees or tow-truck operators on the shoulder
Gold Cross has been part of the Mayo Clinic system since 1994, but it’ll soon rebrand to reflect the affiliation
Agencies could be fined from $500 to $2,000 for violations of the response time requirements, or for lacking proper equipment and properly maintained vehicles
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
The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s old ambulance will allow citizens in Honduras to receive medical attention in a timely manner
New York Fire Department EMT Yadira Arroyo was killed in 2017 after a man stole her ambulance and ran her down
Katherine Stafford was hit by the rig as she was riding down the street on her bike, thrown into the road and suffered serious injuries
