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.
Remember the FALTER acronym to make sure you call for a helicopter transport when time really counts
DC service is broken, but sometimes you have to break things to reset them
When you’ve seen one EMS system... you’ve seen only one EMS system
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
Funding has been and remains a top challenge; call volume has grown significantly since he became director in 1975
A look at what NFPA 1917 means for ambulance design and how we got here
Current standard of care is “woefully lacking,” but attempts to contract with other ambulance companies for non-emergencies is held up in a lawsuit
The rapid response vehicle was responding to a nearby emergency when it crashed into the building
A 17-year-old driver was extricated after crossing the center line and hitting the ambulance head on
As part of routine procedure, the the agency is investigating a collision where the driver of a truck was extricated after hitting an ambulance
Officers should call an ambulance for persons with signs or complaints of respiratory difficulty or breathing problems
Thirty medics and EMTs out of work after Ill. village board votes to end ALS ambulance service and contract with not-for-profit service
He told police he was heading to the Booby Trap Bar; they tracked the vehicle using an EMT’s cellphone left inside the ambulance
Medic, driver, pediatric patient, and family member taken to hospital for non-serious injuries
Five people were hurt when an ambulance collided with a car and tractor trailer while responding to another crash involving the vehicles
At least six people were hurt in the Md. crash, including two EMS providers who were treated and released
From 1968, it required a $20 licensing fee for every ambulance, 6-month inspections by the police chief, and rules on the numbers of linens
The CAAS released a first draft of its Ground Vehicle Standard, and the deadline for public comment is Monday, Dec. 1
It includes LED lights and touch screen technology, and equipment will work even if the vehicle breaks down
