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.
Every ground ambulance and helicopter crash has different causal factors, but we must look at system design and safety behaviors to prevent further crashes
Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they’ll be deployed is critical
An ambulance crew is suspended without pay after a news crew plays highway “gotcha”
The ambulance features handprints of children who have or are battling cancer
An EMT with a patient in the back of the rig suffered minor injuries
The man was being admitted into the hospital by paramedics when he walked out and drove off in the ambulance
The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time of the crash
An EMS student and the patient on board were hurt in the crash
The man threatened paramedics with a knife, forcing them to lock themselves in their ambulance with a patient inside
No EMS providers were hurt, but about $3,000 in damage was done to the rig
The ambulance had its lights and sirens on when it hit a two-lane back-up of traffic
Chief Mark Becraft said a ride-share service doesn’t have a place in emergency medicine
The team started with a 1917 Model T chassis and built a wooden box to serve as the ambulance compartment
Firefighters extricated a paramedic who was trapped in the ambulance
Arthur McArthur suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene
The driver slammed into the passenger side of the rig; none of the responders working 10 feet away were hurt
A paramedic and student were taken to the hospital with minor injuries
EMS providers were taking a patient inside the hospital when someone stole the rig and drove it seven to eight miles before abandoning it
The service’s first ambulance was a hearse donated by a funeral home in 1970
The EMS providers in the ambulance were taken to the hospital for precaution
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
The ambulance was en route to a hospital after responding to a car crash involving their patient onboard
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
The department has half as many ambulances, which are busy most of the day, as they do fire trucks
Emergency personnel took part in a training exercise to learn safety procedures and protocols required while interacting with an emergency transport helicopter
Armondo Vinaja was being treated at the hospital, but escaped and stole an ambulance
The ride-share service allows customers to pay less than what an ambulance ride costs, but at what risk to their health?
Dubai Ambulance Corporation aims to reduce response times by adding rescue vehicles to its fleet that can reach a speed of 186 mph
Four paramedics and the driver of the car were sent to the hospital with minor injuries
Eric Roland put his car in reverse, accelerated and knocked a paramedic to the ground
A chief said the high call volume of heroin overdoses is taking up the majority of responders’ time
