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.
Use a distracted driving policy to educate personnel on the risks of distracted driving and to set clear expectations for in-vehicle behavior
Before DC Fire and EMS accuses the public of 911 abuse, the system needs to be staffed, monitored and performing effectively
We asked EMS1 Facebook fans to share their favorite “Emergency!” merchandise, memorabilia and collectibles
AMR sent the family two separate bills, only one of which their insurance would cover
A newly equipped ambulance uses a battery-powered pressurized plastic tent and air filtration system
The Texas man’s escape from handcuffs and the patrol car ended after he crashed the ambulance
The Nash County EMS providers did not sustain life-threatening injuries and cared for the injured vehicle occupants
The agency had an 83 percent compliance rate; their contract requires a 90 percent rate
The district will use video and audio recordings for safety and quality review purposes, such as accident and injury investigations
The transports are conducted by off-duty personnel; the ambulances used are also pulled out of reserve
The man stole the vehicle after reportedly jumping out of a motel window that was 10 feet off the ground
The county will take over the private company in an effort to keep EMS available to local communities
Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant stepped up to get an ambulance through traffic jam
The legislation allows the government to purchase essential vehicles one at a time instead of purchasing an entire new fleet
All eight were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; the ambulance was transporting a patient
The line of first responder vehicles are all energy efficient and electronically powered
Two new BMW 1200-RT motorcycles have been added to the agency’s special events division
Brian Desormeaux suffered eight broken ribs, a broken right shoulder blade, vertebrae fractures, lumbar spinous process fractures and also suffered a small pneumothorax
The ambulance was damaged and had to be towed away after the 22-year-old crashed it
The man assaulted the EMT while being transported to the hospital
The man hit the front passenger side door of the ambulance, injuring one paramedic
An ambulance carrying a 7-year-old boy with life-threatening seizures was trapped by two motorists who refused to move
The ambulance was rear-ended by a fast-approaching vehicle on the highway
The ambulance got caught after dropping a patient off at a dialysis center; no one was stuck inside the ambulance
Eleven MedStar ambulances and support vehicles were totaled and severely damaged after a hail storm in March
Anthony Ramos was found with bloodshot, glassy eyes and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath
Seven years ago, Paula Symenski was rushed to a hospital when she woke up and couldn’t feel her arm
It is unclear if the victim died from the collision or from the shooting
The council voted to fund the new service after years of inconsistent emergency service
The ambulance was en route to a hospital when the collision occurred
