Name
Safe Driving and Transport: An Evidence Based Approach
Description

There are roughly 10,000 ambulance crashes every year in the US.  Not only are crashes the single highest risk of civil liability and cost agencies more than 500 million dollars annually, but they account for the most frequent cause of occupational death among EMS providers.  To comprehensively reduce risk, our drivers must have a factual and scientific understanding of the contributing factors associated with crashes.  This class reviews the most recent literature associated with ambulance operation and distills core lessons vital to safe operation.  Key topics include the use of lights and siren, the effects of situational stress on driving capabilities, and the screening and approval of new drivers.

NYS CME: All Levels - Mandatory Non-Core - Emergency Vehichle Driver Training

Speakers
Dan Batsie, Vermont Dept. of Public SafetyDeputy CommissionerDan Batsie is the Deputy Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Safety. He has been a paramedic in New York, Maine, and now Vermont for more than 30 years. Over his career Dan has worked hard to elevate the profession of prehospital medicine and demonstrated a particular passion for high quality EMS education. Dan has directed two accredited paramedic programs, authored two EMS textbooks, and lectured both nationally and internationally on current EMS topics. In addition to his work at the state level, Dan is active in numerous national EMS projects and committees.Dan Batsie
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM