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.
Driver training is inadequate to the challenges of operating an ambulance and we need to devise a strategy to improve training and reassessment
Agencies should apply the same thinking that’s improved patient care to improve driver safety.
The industry is quickly realizing the value of real-time data. But not every agency is taking advantage of this opportunity.
Friends and family said Brian Shepler, 44, had a great sense of humor and always tried to make people feel better
All three crew members were wearing seat-belts and were not injured
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
EMT Barry Miller was killed in the September crash; a colleague said he’d be proud of the new rig
The turkey, named after Tom Hanks, has been known to chase ambulances and respond to the sound of sirens
Two paramedics and a trainee were in the rig; one paramedic suffered minor injuries
Paramedics will be able to transmit live audio and video to ER doctors using Google Glass integration
Currently, Medicaid only pays $420 for ambulance rides, which emergency service providers say more typically cost $1,300
The Ohio ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital; no one was injured in the crash
The ambulance was stolen from a Houston fire station near midnight; the woman said she was fleeing an abusive boyfriend
The ambulance did not have a patient on board at the time of the crash
A second EMT was injured in the incident that occurred at the West Jefferson EMS headquarters
Increasing the number of ambulances in a regionalized fleet maintenance program gives paramedic chiefs more influence with vendors
The ambulance was responding to an emergency with its lights and sirens activated
Two EMS providers were also injured in the incident just outside a New Orleans hospital
No one was inside of the vehicle and no injuries were reported
A $250,000 Community Development Block Grant allowed the purchase of a new ambulance
The ambulance was traveling with its lights and sirens activated when it was struck by a vehicle
Ambulances with red lights and emergency care capabilities started to appear in rural communities in the 1940s
A video shot in Moscow shows a taxi cutting in front of an ambulance and then blocking it
The man shot a second video of himself following another ambulance less than 24 hours after the first incident
Dashcam video captured two young men joking, checking their phones and smoking while driving in the stolen vehicle
The driver of the car that hit the patient then fled the scene
The driver who ran the red light was an elderly woman who won’t face criminal charges
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
Chris and Kelly talk about the implementation of a Quick Response Vehicle to reduce response times
The woman was consequently arrested and is in jail on a disorderly conduct charge
The i3 Emergency Vehicles feature a range of optional extras specifically designed for emergency services
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