Ambulance Safety

After Crash, Former Wisconsin EMT Hopes for Safer Ambulances

Matt Deicher said he believes minor steps can prevent crashes like the one that paralyzed him.

Posted Saturday, February 23, 2013

Study: EMS Faces Greatest Risk on Road

The fatality rate of providers was more than two times the national average for all workers.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Ambulance Safety Concerns Worry Montreal Providers

The vehicles' stiff suspensions can cause patients to be tossed around in the rear cabin.

Posted Monday, October 22, 2012

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Design Requirements for Ambulance Patient Compartments

This article summarizes the workshop’s goal, topics, requirements assessment and results, and it addresses future work to support the improvement of safety and performance in the ambulance patient compartments.

Posted Friday, September 28, 2012

NIST and Partners Seek Input on Safer Ambulance Designs

Insight and opinions from this survey will supplement data previously gathered.

Posted Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Snow Response

27 tips that will help keep you safe.

Posted Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Snow Response

27 tips that will help keep you safe.

Posted Thursday, November 10, 2011

Ambulance Safety at the Core of N.J. Bill

Before the year's end, state legislators plan to call for a vote on a bill that would require ambulances to be equipped with special seat belts for patients in wheelchairs.

Posted Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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FDNY Limits Use of Lights & Sirens

Will we see a national decrease in EMS’ use of lights and sirens?

Posted Wednesday, June 1, 2011


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