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.
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
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
Some ambulance companies are worried that a statewide license for the children’s hospital would open the door to multiple statewide licenses for ground ambulances
Surveillance footage shows the man drawing swastikas on an ambulance and walking away
Our co-hosts answer an email from a listener asking for help in transitioning to a position of power from the fire truck
East Midlands Ambulance Service said one of their paramedic crews was asked to “have some consideration” about where they park
Manatee County EMS is hoping to relieve fatigued EMS providers by decreasing the number of ambulances making nighttime runs in a year-long program
After Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the increase in ambulances, mayoral challenger Paul Vallas promised to add 25 more if he is elected
Ellsworth officials are studying whether to partner with a private ambulance company or start their own service
Footage shows a parking attendant arguing about whether or not the paramedics were on call and tried to get the paramedic to move
Joshua Bragg is back in custody after he unbuckled himself from a cot and jumped out of the back of an ambulance while on medical furlough
The higher than normal air conditioner failure rate is a “real challenge for both patient and first responder”
A man who said he was shot while driving on a Massachusetts highway flagged down a passing ambulance for treatment
Police will use the ambulance to process evidence easier at crime scenes, and will also use it as a mobile command post
Records showed that dozens of Medic ambulances in Charlotte had engine-related issues while responding to calls and transporting patients
After photos emerged on social media of fans damaging the ambulance during celebrations, over $12,000 has been raised through crowdsharing to fix it
“While we understand things break, when it becomes the norm not the exception is when the alarm needs to be sounded,” union president Patrick Lancton said
“Essentially a company shows up, there’s no oversight ... there’s no anything,” Decatur Fire Department Chief Jeff Abbott said
The woman said she did not want an ambulance called after her leg was cut down to the bone because she did not want to pay for it
The pediatric ambulance was transporting a patient in critical condition when a semi-truck sideswiped the rig
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
The REV Guardian comes equipped with built-in Level IIIA ballistic protection and provides the same amount of protection as vests and helmets
Officials are considering charging the county to house their ambulances in city buildings in an effort to raise money for new fire stations
Albany Common Council member Judy Doesschate posted a photo of Mohawk Ambulance EMTs and asked the public what they thought about their parking job
Newberry officials were prompted to build an ambulance bay after a child who bitten by a rattlesnake had to wait 45 minutes for an EMS crew to arrive
The city of Madison honored Richard Garner Jr., who died in the line of duty, by naming Engine 10 in his memory
“FDNY EMTs and paramedics are protected by New York state law. Assault is a felony punishable by seven years in prison,” the new decals read
To commemorate Flag Day, EMSA unveiled their “Support the Troops” ambulance, which features pixelated camouflage and various military emblems
The MedStat ASAP MS250 is an all-wheel-drive utility vehicle that is the size of a Mini Cooper but can transport EMTs, a patient and a full-size cot
Nowata Fire Department Chief Stephen Parmenter said police dispatched another department, resulting in the patients waiting 30 minutes for a response
The ALS ambulance, which was one of two assigned to the motorcade, highlighted the equipment issues the Houston Fire Department is facing
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham said it’s “disappointing” that half of the county’s ambulance fleet has engine issues
