|  | Healthcare Industry | Urgent Care

EMS Facts

EMS stands for emergency medical services and aims to save the lives of sick or injured individuals according to the Roseland First Aid Squad. Emergency medical services were first developed in the United States.

  1. History

    • EMS began approximately 40 years ago according to the Roseland First Aid Squad. The concept of the ambulance has existed since ancient times, with the Greeks and Romans using chariots as ambulances.

    Types of Ambulances

    • According to the Roseland First Aid Squad, there are currently three different types of ambulances. The Type I ambulance has a small truck body and a modular compartment. The Type II ambulance has a van body with a raised roof. The Type III ambulance has a modular compartment with a van chassis.

    Fun Fact

    • Each year, the National EMS Memorial is held to remember those that lost their lives as an EMS in the line of duty, according to the Roseland First Aid Squad.

    Number of Ambulances

    • There are over 48,000 ambulances in the United States, according to the American Ambulance Association.

    Considerations

    • Emergency medical services also include fire departments according to the State of Montana.

Urgent Care - Related Articles