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.
Just because an incident happens in a health care facility doesn’t automatically mean that the facility is capable of managing it without outside assistance
It was found that the rig had been recently serviced for an electrical issue
EMS crews said lights and sirens were activated before the fiery crash, but drivers of both vehicles hit by the ambulance say they were off
One member who resigned said the change will deter people from seeking the help they need in an emergency, and he would not work under the new policy
Consider safety, comfort, and efficiency of EMS providers when purchasing an ambulance
EMS chiefs need to examine the clinical, safety, and economic rationale for medically-stable psych patient interfacility transfers
The ambulance collided with a car at an intersection and overturned on the way to a car crash
LAS continues investment in fleet by adding news ambulances and fast responder cars
The volunteer rescue squad is $300K in debt, and a bank seized four ambulances amid allegations that the former EMS chief misspent grant money meant for heart monitors
Police are investigating why the patient was unrestrained and able to take hold of the wheel
Emergency Marijuana Service owns 15 trucks for selling marijuana lollipops across the US
Police became suspicious of the fully staffed ambulance because of its cross-country route
After calling 911 for abdominal pain she claims her “wishes were ignored” and she was not transported to her hospital of choice
It’s unclear if the patient died from injuries sustained in the ambulance crash after the driver went through a red light with lights and sirens activated
The purchase was a result of the growth of CareFlite, which also provides air ambulance service
The man ran into a Fla. police station saying he took bad drugs, jumped from an ambulance and tried to break into homes
The specially-equipped ambulance is outfitted with supplies found in an urgent care center, and a nurse will treat non-urgent medical calls that would otherwise result in a hospital transport
From a controversial prom entrance to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill patients, here are some unusual ways rigs are being used
The driver of the ambulance lost control, hit a fence post on the side of the road and landed in a ditch
Investigation reveals some 111 callers, an alternative to the 999 emergency number, with life-threatening symptoms did not receive an ambulance response
Police union president said officers may park at the trauma center out of necessity and the department has never received a complaint
After a verbal confrontation, he allegedly grabbed the photojournalist’s arm and pushed him backward as a patient was being moved to the ambulance at Comic Con
Alberta paramedics will be able to scan the patient’s brain in the ambulance and start clot-busting drugs immediately for an improved chance of recovery
Video shows plastic wrap holding together what’s left of an ambulance; the EMS provider driving is suspected of falling asleep behind the wheel in the 4:30 a.m. crash
The firefighter said he knows the risks of the job, and being grazed in the head by a bullet will not keep him from the work he loves
5 front-line ambulances have 240,000+ miles and too often not enough ambulances are available for service
The firefighter suffered a graze wound to the head as crews responded to a patient having trouble breathing
A uniformed driver for Falck ambulance is in trouble for driving a student to a school event with the emergency lights on
A retired W.Va. funeral home director restored the ambulance he used as an apprentice in the 1960s
