Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
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Recommendations from SAE describe specific testing standards to minimize the risk of injury to providers and patients during an ambulance collision
For every action in EMS there are consequences — sometimes positive and sometimes negative — but sometimes you do what you gotta do
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
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
A patient, EMT and paramedic were inside the ambulance during a non-emergency transport when the crash occurred
The mayor said the changes are due to a 20 percent call increase
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
EMS providers called for assistance when they were en route to a life-threatening call
Donald Winkler stole the ambulance from the hospital parking lot that had the keys in the ignition
Police said the SUV flipped and struck a sedan after colliding with a private ambulance
Police said the suspect is still at large after striking the ambulance
One EMT died at the hospital and a second remains in critical condition
There were no patients in the ambulance at the time and no one inside the clinic was injured
The wrap aims to help raise community awareness for stroke and recognition of warning signs
A paramedic went on foot to the residence while others helped shovel away snow from the rig’s tires
The ambulance was transporting a toddler to a hospital
Police were able to disable several of the ambulance’s tires during the chase
Officials said the ambulance and another vehicle crashed at an intersection
Officials said the man was not wearing any reflective clothing while crossing the six-lane highway
Paige Lohmann and her boyfriend attempted to drive to the hospital, but pulled over and called 911
Police said Felicia Farruggia demanded her friend inject her with heroin and meth before responders arrived on scene
Men and women were asked to decide how willing they would be to ride in a driverless ambulance, and receive the care of two paramedics
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
