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.
While there has been controversy over the new NFPA standards, they contain design changes that will serve as a base for new, safer ambulances
A look at what NFPA 1917 means for ambulance design and how we got here
The CAAS released a first draft of its Ground Vehicle Standard, and the deadline for public comment is Monday, Dec. 1
Despite their lifesaving capabilities, Montana lawmakers might regulate air medical services
The 20-year-old man refused to go to the hospital and insisted the Uber driver bring him home instead
The patient, who was in respiratory distress, was transported to a hospital after another ambulance was called
The lawsuit alleges the driver of a Wisconsin ambulance was speeding before a sudden stop which led to his mother’s fatal injuries
The wrong-way driver was being chased by police at the time of the crash
Authorities have said Clark was shot during a struggle with police after he interfered with paramedics who were trying to assist an assault victim
A man driving an SUV was seriously injured when the ambulance crashed into his car
A firefighter and sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries in the incident
Jamar Clark was killed by police after interfering with medics treating a victim and scuffling with officers, police say
The $300,000 grant will help buy a new ambulance to replace one of the older vehicles
The Spiritual Care Unit belongs to a Louisiana Diocese and will respond to tailgating events and gatherings
While some areas offer two free ALS units at every game, other locations don’t have ambulances on standby at any game
Networked video technology is making it increasingly easy to connect patients at rural hospitals and incident scenes with specialist physicians
The middle-aged man, struck by a Jacksonville Fire Rescue ambulance on the interstate, is critically injured with life-threatening injuries
The officers became suspicious when the ambulance activated its sirens as it approached a control point
Creation of a lifesaving drone continues for interaction designer Alec Momont, creator of viral AED drone video
The 28-year-old said he had stolen drugs from another EMSA ambulance before
The supposed patient, two paramedics and other four people were detained pending investigation
The 28-year-old woman allegedly called 911 on a fake emergency to get a ride to her boyfriend’s house
The ambulance was on its way to a call with lights and siren activated
Hundreds of ambulance calls and dozens of fires made Halloween the busiest night of the year for Dublin Fire Brigade
A diabetic man using a wheelchair alleges he suffered injuries while being transported to the hospital because of providers’ negligence
We asked EMS providers about the presence of ambulances at games, the personnel available and their training to treat sports-related injuries
CMS extends the prior authorization program, through Dec. 1, 2019, to eight states and Washington DC
An investigation into “unauthorized tampering” is ongoing; meanwhile ambulances from 10 Illinois counties won’t have the drug
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