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.
Mass layoff ruins Christmas for EMTs and their communities
Ambulance transports aren’t funded by the government — they’re funded by those transported
The crash occurred near an intersection; officials did not know if a patient or EMT was taken to the hospital
He also hit several parked cars and an occupied vehicle before police found him crashed into a utility pole
The cameras will record for 12 seconds when triggered by an event like major acceleration
Ind. man was upset with slow ride to the hospital
Ambulance crews responded to freeway crash after semi collision with charter bus
The department is seeking community help to raise $150,000 to replace an aging ambulance in order to continue to provide free emergency services to residents
The agency replaced its 2006 modular box ambulance with a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to better access narrow streets, and changed its name to reflect a growing service
Person charged in theft of ambulance that was recovered minutes later with no damage
Md. medics transport 1 patient to hyperbaric unit for CO poisoning treatment
Ambulances transport 10 children with non-life threatening injuries to hospitals
Woman tried to ‘kick and spit’ at officers and doctor; taken to hospital by ambulance after diversion to Chicago
Thanks to a not-for-profit network, the vehicle will help more than 60,000 people in an impoverished area that has never before been served by an ambulance
Omaha medics bring patient that had a high-risk Ebola exposure to specialized biocontainment unit
A firm found patients were improperly billed for about $20,000 on calls involving ALS ambulances that didn’t have a paramedic on board
County fire department dispatch supervisor received tickets from ambulance contractor
Man drives ambulance away from hospital; ditches it minutes later
1 EMT airlifted, other ground transported to local hospitals; conditions unknown
The Concept Trucks contain features like solar panels and exterior curbside compartments; design aims for greener vehicles with a focus on cardiac care
Volunteer groups are raising money and supplies to outfit the rigs with clothes, food and other things to rehab firefighters on long calls
News crew rides along on Christmas day; for medics its a normal day protecting community
After 26 years, the founder is using money from a reverse mortgage and his NYFD pension to fund the volunteer agency, and hopes to raise $125K to receive a reimbursement grant
Four people on board the ambulance were doing training, and suffered only bumps and bruises in the collision
Specialized IEMS team will use ‘Medic Zero’ to transport patients with Ebola or other highly infectious diseases
She suffered multiple injuries after a man attacked EMTs, stole an ambulance, and crashed into her car killing her friend; the man was arrested and suffered critical injuries
By making slight tweaks, local media came back every year to cover an ambulance driving demonstration that shared the same core message each time
While there has been controversy over the new NFPA standards, they contain design changes that will serve as a base for new, safer ambulances
