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What agencies regulates EMS Transport vehicles
Federal Spec Star of Life Amb (KKK-A-1822E)
Virginia Office of EMS
Local Policies and protocols
DMV
Medical Director
EMS and ALS committees
True or False. Va State law prohibits drivers from operating an EMS vehicle if convicted of Reckless driving, DUI, hit and run or driving on a suspended or revoked license
True
What must be accomplished before a new driver is allowed to operate an EMS vehicle
Background checks
Do EMS personnel have to submit to drug testing before being allowed to operate an EMS vehicle
No, only if required by OEMS
What are some features of the modern ambulance
Drivers compartment
Patient compartment
Equipment and supplies
Radio systems
Safe design
Describe a Type I Ambulance
Conventional truck-cab chassis with a modular ambulance body
Describe a Type II ambulance
Standard Van, forward control, integrated body and cab
Describe a Type III ambulance
Specialty van, forward control, with integrated body and cab
List some different types of ambulance
Military
Boat- Hydrofoil
Golf cart - Gator
Motor cycle
List the phases of an ambulance call
Checkout
Dispatch
Enroute
On scene
Enroute to Hospital
At hospital
Returning
Post run
What happens during check
Check vehicle
Check equipment
What kinds of information can be expected from dispatch
Location
Nature of call
Number and severity
Special problems
What should be done while enroute to the call
Consider dispatch info and decide what will be needed
T/F Ambulance accidents occur in bad weather with poor visibility
False

The majority of them occur on clear days with good visibility
T/F The majority ambo accidents happen in daylight
True
When do most ambo accidents occur
When making turns or when broadsided at intersections
T/F Lights and sirens save a significant amount of travel time and save lives
False
What is the size of a helicopter landing zone
100 feet by 100 feet
List some stabilization tools
Airbag
come-along
cribbing
hydraulic cutters, spreaders, rams
step chocks
What should be done to the vehicle before EMS personnel are allowed to enter
Stabilization
When forcing entry into a residence what should you do first
try before you pry
What is the fastest and safest way to enter a vehicle if conventional access fails
Break a window
Where should the window be broken
Lower corner
When does patient care not take presidence during an incident
When delaying the removal of the patient puts the patient or EMS provider in danger