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The City of Sacramento, Calif., is speeding up its vehicle replacements. A few weeks ago, the Sacramento Fire Department retired six diesel ambulances after firefighters complained about headaches and dizziness.
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Osceola County, Fla., is modernizing its fleet with four new Pierce Fire Engines and two new Braun Rescue ambulances, worth $2.46 million. This purchase is part of the county's efforts to standardize its fleet operation by purchasing vehicles with common parts.
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The City of Seattle has achieved a 23% increase in miles driven per gallon and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in its hybrid ambulance vehicles.
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A U.S. Department of Health audit found that few trips met state and federal standards. Some were due to gaps in record keeping, while others were due to failures to ensure that drivers were properly licensed, vehicles met requirements, or patients weren't determined eligible for the service.
Read More →The Sun City (Ariz.) Fire and Medical Department has been acquiring ambulances from nearby cities in preparation to launch a new emergency medical service unit to handle acute patients.
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The District of Columbia's fire agency has contracted with private ambulance provider American Medical Response (AMR) for patients whose injuries or illnesses are not time sensitive or life threatening.
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Code 3 Inc.'s 500 Series compartment lighting is available in four SKUs, including the CW0500, CW0501, CW0502, and CW0503. The space-saving interior vehicle lighting provides additional bright light where needed.
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The Baltimore County Fire Department will expand EMS service at four stations where demand for emergency medical calls is especially high with new ambulance units purchased in September.
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New vehicle safety guidelines promise improved protection for first responders and patients in ambulance patient compartments.
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A record-number of low-priority 911 calls in Washington, D.C., and a deteriorating fleet have taxed the city's emergency response capabilities, according to NBC Washington.
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