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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Emergency response expert offers school bus in-service

In the two-hour presentation, attendees learn what can be done prior to an emergency, what to expect from emergency responders, and what they can do to help emergency responders and start preparing for the "never-happen-to-us" emergency.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonFebruary 17, 2010

Specialists in Non-Emergency Medical Transport

St. Louis-based EMT has found a market in assisting school districts with special-needs and homeless student transportation. After launching in St. Louis, franchises have been established in nine states.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2009

NHTSA proposes changes to safety standard for buses

The agency issues a proposal to amend FMVSS No. 217 to specify that the exterior handle for school bus rear emergency exit doors may be located opposite the door hinges, and to clarify the standard in regard to the number of force applications that are required to open a window or roof emergency exit.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

DATTCO donates school bus for emergency drill

The full-scale exercise simulating an accident involving a school bus tested regional emergency response with personnel from seven area towns participating.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

Iowa district, EMS group to hold overturned bus simulation

The Atlantic Schools in cooperation with the Cass County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association will hold an overturned school bus simulation at the Atlantic Schools transportation facility on July 11.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2009

California Dept. of Education cancels transportation conferences

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a result of the current fiscal emergency in the state of California, all travel under any circumstances for the Californ...

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2009

School district launches transportation training facility

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. has opened a new transportation training facility that will provide year-round education for new and existing drivers as well as emergency responders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2008

Bus configurations can create obstacles for special-needs evacuations

I recently had the opportunity to travel to many states throughout the country to present on emergency evacuation methods for students with special needs.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Bus Configurations Can Create Obstacles for Special-Needs Evacuations

I recently had the opportunity travel to many states throughout the country to present on emergency evacuation methods for students with special needs...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Product Focus: Emergency Equipment

School buses may be the safest vehicles on the road, but accidents do happen. In an emergency, certain types of equipment are vital in keeping preciou...

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