The department will roll the system out over time into 26 trucks that experience the highest call volume. If successful, it will investigate equipping the whole fleet.
Polk County (FL) Fire Rescue Implements RFID Tracking System for Meds
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REV Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Spartan Emergency Response
Milwaukee, WI— REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs...
Remounts Defined: CAAS Releases National Standard for Ambulance Remounts
As CAAS prepared for the release of GVS V2.0 in July 2019, the newly developed GVS Remount Standard that is included as part of the updated V2.0 document stands out as a major development in enhancing the safety, quality, and durability of remounted ambulances as the most rapidly growing segment of the emergency vehicle market.
REV Ambulance Group Introduces Exclusive Emergency Responder Seat Belt Innovation in its Ambulances
MILWAUKEE, WI – REV Ambulance Group showcased Per4Max, an innovative, game-changing seat belt system, in all its ambulances at EMS World Expo 2019, including AEV, Horton, McCoy Miller, Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach. Designed by IMMI, Per4Max is the new seat belt...
D.C. Fire & EMS Implements Technology-Secured Safe for Specific Drugs
CARLSBAD, CA—When it comes to saving lives, every first responder knows that seconds can make the difference between life or death. That’s why, when Maryland-based security dealer Pro Tech Systems was tasked by the District of Columbia Fire & Emergency Medical...
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...
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...
SoCal Lab Testing Autonomous Air Ambulance
Researchers in California are developing an autonomous drone ambulance that could help get people to a hospital or out of harm’s way in an emergency. Read more at CBS 5 - San Francisco It is designed to rapidly fly a patient to a hospital or rendezvous point...
Life Flight Network Launches New App for Hospitals and Emergency Responders
In emergency medicine, prompt medical attention can mean the difference between life and death. The faster a patient gets to definitive care, the better their chance of survival. Read more at PR Newswire The free app is designed for use by approved agencies to...
Front Axle Suspensions for Ambulances from LiquidSpring™
Front axle ambulance suspensions are now available from LiquidSpring™ LLC. They are being introduced at FDIC International 2018. These front suspensions can be integrated with LiquidSpring’s CLASS® rear drive axle suspensions and offer reduced road vibration and...
More safety features and technology for new Tucson Fire engines and medic trucks
TUCSON, Ariz. - There will be more safety on the roads for drivers and Tucson firefighters. The Tucson Fire Department recently received two new fire engines, a ladder truck and nine medic trucks all equipped with new safety features and technology. The new fire...
