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.
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
Driving an inherently unstable, multi-ton vehicle at speeds beyond your ability to maintain full control is simply a disaster waiting to happen
The EMS provider was cited for reckless driving after he fell asleep while driving, causing the vehicle to run off the road
A technical glitch led to inaccurate data on response times
The animal rights organization wants the Scottish Ambulance Service to place pro-vegan ads on their vehicles
The ambulance didn’t have its sirens activated at the time of the collision
The baby was shot in a drive-by shooting that killed his mother, grandmother and injured two others
1 in 5 ambulance companies had questionable billings and Medicare paid another $24M for ambulance rides that didn’t meet payment requirements
The 18-year-old was arrested for shoplifting and his death is under investigation
Barry Miller died in the line of duty when the ambulance he was riding in rear-ended a construction vehicle
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
