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.
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
Increasing the number of ambulances in a regionalized fleet maintenance program gives paramedic chiefs more influence with vendors
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
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