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.
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
The fire put Jeff Davis County 911 and ambulance services out of commission until other counties stepped in to provide coverage
An armed suspect pointed his gun at an EMT and forced a firefighter from the ambulance
The guard fired a single shot at the knife-wielding patient, which police say likely hit a back tire of the ambulance
A new online resource is helping hospitals and healthcare providers better understand privacy rule
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
Disbanded Belmar First Aid Squad’s 1938 Ford ambulance served one of the country’s original first aid squads
“They didn’t want to give me a ride home,” Desai Billingsley can be heard saying in the video
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the community, MedStar works to get vaccinations to people where they live using a mobile vaccination unit
Long emergency room visits leave Thurston County EMS workers waiting to transfer patients to local hospitals
A year-long investigation into Denver Health practices revealed that paramedics were encouraged to bypass other hospitals, without considering the needs of the patient
After a reported explosion, Olympia Ambulance supervisor finds rig fully engulfed
As the county-wide EMS crisis comes to a head, the future of Dr. John Gallagher, Sedgwick County’s EMS director, remains uncertain
A first responder in Caledonia was punched in the groin after arriving on scene to help police transport a female truck driver in possession of illegal drugs
A driver in Littlefield and his toddler died after a 3-vehicle crash involving an ambulance, car and semi-truck
Matthew Gannon, who was the president of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps, confessed to using agency funds for New York Jets tickets, personal expenses
New Medical Rapid Access Transport (MRAT) all-terrain vehicle can reach patients in a crowd or wooded areas, Tidewater EMS says
Sedgwick County’s issue with “dangerously slow” response times dates back to 2018, newspaper investigation shows
Effingham County ambulance oversight committee is discussing the addition of stipulations for extended response times as Abbott EMS’ contract nears expiration
The Cetronia Ambulance Corps rig is “a wish come true and an answered prayer” for the town of Valleciilo, Honduras, an official said
The centralized Chestnuthill Twp. location could help with recruitment, officials say
A new, gas-powered rig offers lower anticipated repair costs over diesel, the Northshire Rescue Squad reported
Chatham Emergency Services CEO called the fatal incident “an extremely rare set of circumstances”
An investigation into Sedgwick County EMS showed providers were late to more than 11,000 potentially fatal emergencies since 2019
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
A relief fund was created to help the seriously injured Hendersonville responders
Temporary authorization should end with COVID-19, Decatur First Response director says
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
The two Warwick firefighters underwent investigation following a patient’s death
Partnership between St. Charles Health and Crook County Fire & Rescue continues to meet local need
The new additions to the fleet include rescue boats, air units, bariatric medic units, engines and medical units
The new response model would include EMT staffed ambulances, and send paramedics, when required, via quick response vehicles
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