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Horton Participates in Ambulance Rollover Demo at IMMI

Horton Participates in Ambulance Rollover Demo at IMMI

By Chris Mc Loone The REV Group's Horton brand recently participated in a rollover demonstration at IMMI's headquarters in Westfield, Indiana. Before watching the demonstration, IMMI invited guests to take a tour of its facility. What impressed me about the tour was...

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Building the ‘Simbulance’: An Ambulance Simulator

Building the ‘Simbulance’: An Ambulance Simulator

Simulation is recommended by the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) as an important part of EMS training.¹ In 2015, NAEMSE released a vision paper concurrently with the Simulation Use in Paramedic Education Research (SUPER) study.² Although the study...

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Why EMS Cross-Training is a Great Idea

Why EMS Cross-Training is a Great Idea

A good firefighter is a cross-trained firefighter. Members who know how best to be an engine company member AND a ladder company member are imperative to a well-run fire department. Anybody who has donned turnout gear knows this and prides himself on his ability to...

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Ambulance Designs Evolving to Meet Specific Customer Needs

Ambulance Designs Evolving to Meet Specific Customer Needs

Standardized lines of ambulance models continue to see strong customer support, but most manufacturers also are altering their designs to accommodate specific requests from end users. Ambulance designs are changing to reflect not only safety concerns from customers...

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EMS Drills for the Engine Company

EMS Drills for the Engine Company

Register now for this training event This is a different approach to proficient medical care by first-arriving engine companies at emergency scenes. Students are given methods to increase resourcefulness, thus improving comfort levels on medical emergencies. The focus...

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Winchester (KY) Fire-EMS Fire Investigation Awarded Grant

Winchester (KY) Fire-EMS Fire Investigation Awarded Grant

Winchester Fire-EMS recently got a financial boost for its fire investigation division. The department was awarded a $2,077 grant from FM Global, an insurance company with an office in Lexington. The company offers grants every year, but departments that receive a...

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New Gold Cross ambulance unique in region

New Gold Cross ambulance unique in region

The vehicle is specially outfitted with a TV and Xbox so kids can watch movies or play games on long trips. A new ambulance has joined the Gold Cross EMS fleet, and it has been outfitted and designed with children in mind. Read more at www.augustachronicle.com  ...

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