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.
Five were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Restricting access to seat belt release mechanisms, the device mitigates patient tampering during transport
If we can’t afford two providers in the back of every ambulance on every call, maybe it’s time for video surveillance in the event of patient care lawsuits
The fire department is changing its policy to focus on more urgent emergency situations
They removed the patient from the ambulance and pushed the gurney two blocks up the steep hill to a hospital
The EMSA ambulance pulled over when she began to fight paramedics; she then ran from the ambulance and was struck by a car
Apparently a misunderstanding between the dispatcher and the caller led to the call being categorized as not urgent
The ambulance company has planned and trained for this weekend for five months
For the EMTs and medics going to Philly the pope’s visit is a a once in a lifetime opportunity
EMS providers riding in the back of current-design ambulances are at high risk of injury or death during a crash
It took almost half an hour for another ambulance to arrive to complete the transport
A group of 10 people smashed the ambulance and told the medics “You are going to die tonight”
For some agencies, smaller is better when it comes to ambulances
Use a distracted driving policy to educate personnel on the risks of distracted driving and to set clear expectations for in-vehicle behavior
The ‘civilian rescue vehicle’ contains medical equipment and is mine resistant ambush protected
31 ambulances will be retrofitted with a technology that will reduce costs and emissions
The new Responder MD and FF vehicles feature interchangeable features allowing the units to serve as a firefighting pump or an off-road ambulance
On three different occasions the drivers fell asleep while transporting patients, causing two deaths and at least one serious injury
The ambulance was transporting an elderly patient, who was not injured, back home
The integration of MedaPoint’s AdvanceDispatch and TomTom’s WEBFLEET has tripled the transport company’s call volume without adding to their staff
The man stole the vehicle and then broke into a woman’s house, where he was later bit by a police dog
The woman, 86, was being transferred between facilities at the time of the collision
The building, which houses a fire station, is the oldest city-owned building in Petaluma, Calif.
NHTSA reviewed 10 years of data on ambulance crashes to understand patient and provider safety
Statistics show running lights and siren only saves seconds, sometimes minutes
For the second time in one week a DC Fire and EMS ambulance was not immediately available for an infant emergency call
Before DC Fire and EMS accuses the public of 911 abuse, the system needs to be staffed, monitored and performing effectively
Their rig broke down en route to a medical call; while waiting for a tow truck, they got a call for a cardiac arrest and ran a quarter of a mile to save a man’s life
Video captured by patient’s mother and shared on Facebook shows the Philly firefighter using his smartphone while transporting the boy; the Fire Commissioner promises discipline
