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.
MedStar Mobile Health Care shares their experiences to improve driving safety and reduce repair costs through training, technology and culture change
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
Improving driving and passenger safety behavior is an immediate action for EMS leaders as safety innovations diffuse through new ambulance purchases
National Health Services officials said the problem happens so often that some agencies are looking into audio alerts to remind EMS providers to fill up with the right fuel
Two Los Angeles ambulances were stolen within a week, and experts said the spontaneous joyrides can lead to dangerous situations
Police said paramedics were transferring a patient into the California Hospital Medical Center when the woman jumped into the ambulance and drove off
Officials said the deputy was pinned to the wall by the ambulance while responding to a call about a man with chest pains
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to remove Rescue 19 from its station, leaving residents with safety concerns
Police said the woman called 911 and claimed she was having pregnancy complications, but walked out of the ER after being transported
With more safety data available, ambulance remounts may be the next to receive significant upgrades to minimum quality standards
Lawmakers should evaluate billing issues and insurance company procedure to guide healthcare policy and protect patients
With an increasing amount of people using Uber as an ambulance to get to the ER, Uber drivers stress that they are not trained to handle emergencies
The Chatham Emergency Services ambulance is decked out in shamrocks and will make its first public debut in the St. Patrick’s Day parade
“Think about others before you block others’ car,” the note read, which was signed “A&E Consultant”
The mobile stroke unit is a custom-built ambulance outfitted with a physician clinic, which can provide mobile stroke diagnostics and treatment services
In order to decrease transport times, Horry County Fire Rescue may change their policy that currently allows patients to pick which hospital they prefer
Johnny Kerr was caught driving over 100 mph in a 70 mph zone while taking vital equipment to a hospital for an ICU patient
According to an anonymous paramedic, the driving skills of EMS “newbies” are “nerve-wracking” because they blow through red lights at high speeds
Danny Konieczny was transported to the hospital earlier in the day and said he stole the ambulance because he was not immediately seen
Police believe there was an altercation in the area just before the shooting that was not related to the ambulance’s presence in the area
Yalanda Medina created Squad FiftyOne by transforming squad cars and equipping them with oxygen tanks and medical supplies
Kim and Dave Klopper bought the decommissioned ambulance off of Craigslist and converted it into a rig they’ve been traveling in for 14 months
Houston Professional Firefighters Association president Patrick Lancton said two ambulances have recently broken down with patients inside
The Yuma Fire Department saved the city around $70,000 by using local businesses to outfit a new chassis with ambulance necessities
Tyler Junior College is using their new ambulance simulator to replicate “any type of ambulance call”
The truck was refurbished into a crash attenuator, which works to reduce damage at vehicle crash scenes
The Polaris bike was described as “the world’s most luxurious ambulance with all the smart devices and artificial intelligence”
A press release announcing the ambulance manufacturer merge said the combination “creates a leading player within the evolving specialty vehicle industry”
The attacker, driving an ambulance filled with explosives, was able to race through a security checkpoint by saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital
Police said Paul Henning was crossing an intersection in an emergency SUV when he collided with a truck
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