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Hydrogen commercial vehicle conversion company ULEMCo and industry partners have agreed the design of a new fuel cell rapid response ambulance prototype that’s destined to hit the streets of London later this year.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, … Continue reading London to trial hydrogen electric rapid response ambulance prototype
The CityHawk variant of Urban Aeronautics’ Cormorant military VTOL aircraft has taken a step towards being used in emergency medical service (EMS) applications. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with New York-based Hatzolah A… Continue reading CityHawk VTOL preordered by New York-based EMS organization
Because bikes can skirt around traffic jams – and park just about anywhere – they’re often faster than cars on congested city streets. That’s why bicycle couriers exist, and it’s also why the Emergency Bikes ebike ambulance was created.Continue Reading… Continue reading Ebike ambulance hits the streets of Paris
If there’s one thing that all types of first responders have in common, it’s the fact that they put a premium on speed. The Recruit quadcopter was created specifically for such users, as it can reportedly fly at over 140 mph (225 km/h) and has a claime… Continue reading 140-mph quadcopter is aimed at first responders
Although “air ambulance” helicopters certainly are life-savers, the things typically can’t land in the middle of crowded city streets. The CityHawk aircraft conceivably could, though, which is why it’s now being developed with emergency medical respons… Continue reading CityHawk VTOL to be developed as an aerial EMS vehicle
Blood loss from traumatic injuries is a major killer, but it’s relatively easy to treat in a hospital environment. The problem is that it can occur suddenly, and first responders don’t have the same tools that emergency rooms do. Now, Harvard scientist… Continue reading Harvard clotting agent slows bleeding to help patients reach hospital
The Ikebukuro branch of the Tokyo Fire Department now has an electric ambulance in its fleet of vehicles thanks to a partnership with Nissan, and is based on the NV400 van currently on sale in Europe.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags:… Continue reading Tokyo Fire Dept adds Japan’s first electric ambulance to its fleet
The UK’s St John Ambulance service says that it was hit by a ransomware attack earlier this week, but if the attackers hoped they might massively disrupt the volunteer first aid service then they’ll be massively disappointed.
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The “sick game” included holding open the eyelid of a sedated patient and baring an elderly woman’s breast for selfies. Continue reading “Selfie war” paramedics accused of taking photos with unconscious patients