In the world of EMS there are many dangers that operators face on a daily basis. EMS training begins with the premise that you cannot ensure your patient's safety until you ensure your own. Therefore, throughout the educational process, emphasis is repeatedly placed on health, isolation of bodily substances and scene safety. It is only when you become part of the daily EMS workforce that you understand the dangers of driving or being a passenger in an ambulance and many times it may be too late. Photographs and descriptions of hazards may be shown but without any training other than road tests, videos and written exams. bad habits and lax behaviors may be too ingrained in the individual. While an emphasis on education is needed, a much bigger concern may be the ambulances themselves. According to Paul Moore of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, “although overall vehicle safety has increased by leaps and bounds over the past fifteen years, ambulance safety has not, particularly in the patient compartment” (Nordberg). ...