One part of emergency vehicle training for Ambulances that is NEVER addressed is how to drive an ambulance, once you have a patient on board. All the emergency training for driving focuses on driving Code 3 and the hazards associated with not following all the rules of the road.
Step 1: Obtain a goldfish and glass fishbowl.
Step 2: Place the goldfish and bowl on top of the gurney.
Step 3: Establish a driving course with one goal... Don't cause the fishbowl to overturn because if you do, you kill the fish.
Step 4: Don't kill the fish, practicing on how to come to a gentle stop in you own vehicle or any vehicle for that matter.
Associated Expenses:
Goldfish = Less than $1.00 each.
Glass Bowl = Less than $4.00 each.
Total cost for training props is less than $5.00.
Train as if your life depends on it, or in this case the fishes life...
Safety helmets are optional for the fish...
Preventing C-Spine Injuries is a happy thing!
If you are going to make a mistake, such as hitting a bump that jars the ambulance or swerve at something that causes a lateral shift, you must always consider that your actions behind the wheel can have a lifetime affect on the patients outcome. My recommendation here is to kill some fish instead of harming a patient.
Consider trying my unconventional approach to reminding folks to slow down and pay attention to any road hazards. Even if you don't have a fish in the back on the gurney, you can always remind your driver to save the fish! Drive defensively and do your best to not kill the fish...
And for those concerned about the fishes rights...
Note: Not wanting to get involved in the potential political undertones of this post... I too agree that people are more important than fish. If we must sacrifice fish to learn how to drive an ambulance, then so be it!
CBz
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