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.
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After a tanker crash totaled one rig, Carroll County deployed a spare, fast-tracked a replacement and approved three more purchases
The stolen rig ran a red light, struck another vehicle and was slowed by spike strips
Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
An Mecklenburg EMS MEDIC ambulance was hit by gunfire, renewing calls for state funding to equip EMS with ballistic vests.
The Illinois Department of Public Health rejected Orland Fire Protection District’s waiver to put an ambulance back in service after it was taken offline in June
Coworkers recall the dedication of the N.C. crew who died in the Chesapeake wrong-way collision
A Lexus traveling the wrong way on I-464 struck a Midwest Medical ambulance, killing both EMS crew members and the other driver
A man stole a Downey Fire Department ambulance from the scene and was caught after crashing in Alhambra
Kennewick officials said the $300K units replace two aging rigs and add a second spare
Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Head-on crash kills two Timber Mesa firefighters near Show Low
State police said a man chased, passed and cut off a Wawayanda ambulance, preventing the crew from reaching a call
Crossville councilman proposes tapping the Gary Sinise Foundation and other grants to fund a phased EMS program, avoiding a projected 30-cent property tax hike
Police say a Universal Ambulance running lights and sirens was hit by a Jeep Cherokee, flipping the rig onto its side
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
Cheatham County EMS and the Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department have partnered with the county to fund, staff and host a daytime unit, with plans to expand to 24/7 coverage
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
Known for its red-and-yellow Battenburg pattern, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad is letting residents vote on designs through a Facebook poll
Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a combined 12,179 calls in 2024
The Life Flight helicopter, responding to an ATV wreck, clipped a business sign
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Logan County commissioners approve hiring additional advanced life-support providers to strengthen ambulance coverage
Launched in 2022, Life EMS Ambulance’s Behavioral Health Transport program transfers 12–15 patients a day from Midwest hospitals to treatment facilities
Anderson will deploy a fourth ambulance to cut response times and ease workloads amid 13,000 runs in 2024
Mercer County commissioners approved $100,000 apiece now, plus $50,000 annually for three years, from the $2.3 million opioid settlement fund
Federal prosecutors allege suspects staged medical crisis to bypass entry procedures at San Ysidro
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