{"id":1192,"date":"2012-11-21T23:16:02","date_gmt":"2012-11-22T07:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2025-09-17T10:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:50:02","slug":"gps-fleet-tracking-lifesaving-device-ems-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/gps-fleet-tracking-lifesaving-device-ems-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"GPS Fleet Tracking: A Lifesaving Device for EMS Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EMS (Emergency Medical Services) vehicles have an important job to do. They are literal lifelines to the cities in which they operate. EMS personnel understand, all too well, that in emergency situations, seconds can be the literal difference between life and death. Fast access to trained medical care is often critical not only to save lives, but also to maintain a certain quality of life for those who do survive.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to use every available tool at your disposal in order to manage your vehicles as efficiently as possible in order to save more lives.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of the reasons why it\u2019s vital to invest in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/fleet+tracking.html\"> GPS fleet tracking<\/a> equipment to help you manage your EMS vehicles to be even more effective tools for saving lives.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Better Allocation of Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to know that your EMS vehicles are in certain parts of towns. It\u2019s something else entirely to know exactly which crossroads every single unit is approaching the second an emergency call comes through. You\u2019ll be able to make split second decisions about which units to call up based on their location, the time of day, and the traffic in the area. More importantly, you can deliver turn-by-turn directions to your drivers so they can avoid getting caught in the middle of traffic delays when time is of the essence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Constant Monitoring of Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s important to monitor the location of your resources at all times so you can make sure the closest vehicle is called into service, it\u2019s also wise to monitor employees to make sure they are staying on task and focused on the job rather than taking unauthorized breaks or disregarding assigned routes. In other words, it can go a long way towards improving discipline among the rank and file as well.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits don\u2019t end there however. Constantly monitoring resources can help the system discover more efficient routes for frequent destinations such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other common destinations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drastically Reduce Fuel Expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter what line of work you\u2019re in, even the noble calling of saving lives, financial factors matter. For EMS vehicles, fuel expenses are no laughing matter. With the costs of fuel going up more than down lately, it\u2019s more important than ever to consider any tools that can help you keep those expenses down.<\/p>\n<p>GPS fleet tracking can do that in so many ways. By pinpointing the closest units, it cuts down on distance traveled. By rerouting traffic delays and accidents, it avoids wasting fuel by idling. And, by generating reports indicating the most efficient routes to common EMS vehicle destinations, it reduces fuel wastes of all vehicles in the fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Saving lives is serious business. In a field where seconds can extend lives by years; it\u2019s critical to find every available tool to help you answer calls as quickly and safely as possible. These tools help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EMS (Emergency Medical Services) vehicles have an important job to do. They are literal lifelines to the cities in which they operate. EMS personnel understand, all too well, that in emergency situations, seconds can be the literal difference between life and death. 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