---
title: The Onspot Blog - North America | Response time – a challenge for the rescue driver
description: Response time – a challenge for the rescue driver | The North American Onspot Blog
image: https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Assets/img/preview-image.png
---

[![](https://www.onspot.com/imagevault/publishedmedia/ewjmu1x672ip2pj4oovu/Onspot_Logo.png)](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/)

- [Why Onspot](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/why-onspot/)
- Knowledge
  
  
  
  
  
    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/overview/)
    - [Ways to increase traction](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/ways-to-increase-traction/)
    - [For fleet managers](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/for-fleet-managers/)
    - [For drivers](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/for-drivers/)
    - [For mechanics](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/for-mechanics/)
    - [Rules & regulations](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/rules--regulations/)
    - [Knowledge Center](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-us/knowledge-center-for-winter-driving-and-traction)
- The product
  
  
  
  
  
    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/overview/)
    - [Testimonials](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/testimonials/)
    - [FAQ](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/faq/)
    - [Documents, manuals and brochures](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/)
    - [How it works-videos](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/how-it-works/)
- [Measuring forms](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/sales-brochures2/)
- About
  
  
  
  
  
    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/about-onspot---about-us/overview/)
    - [History](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/about-onspot---about-us/history/)
    - [News & Press releases](https://blog.onspot.com/news-press-releases)
    - [Regional Manager Contact](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/about-onspot---about-us/regional-manager-contact/)
- Blog
  
  
  
  
  
    - [Blog articles](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us)
    - [All about automatic tire chains](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-us/all-about-automatic-tire-chains)
    - [Traction aids for heavy vehicles](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-us/traction-aids-for-heavy-vehicles)
- [Support](http://support.onspot.com/en-US/)
- [E-Training](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/e-training/)

- [North America](https://onspot.com/?s=false)
- [Contact us](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/contact-us/)

# [The Onspot Blog](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us)

#### : **Response time – a challenge for the rescue driver**

[×](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us)

## [Operating in winter conditions: Renewed focus for rescue drivers](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/operating-in-winter-conditions-renewed-focus-for-rescue-drivers)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/leonard-dorlando), November 23, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Onspot_AmbulanceDrivingatnight_US%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/operating-in-winter-conditions-renewed-focus-for-rescue-drivers)

Here in the States the shift from the fall season toward the winter season has started and it won’t be long until many places are blanketed in snow. For the rescue driver this is also a time of shift in preparation and renewed focus on the job at hand. The priorities are always the same; the safe transport of patients and EMTs with a focus on quick response time. During the winter months these goals never change but the methods and practices implemented by the rescue driver do.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/operating-in-winter-conditions-renewed-focus-for-rescue-drivers)

## [Traction help - different options for the recue vehicle driver](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/traction-help-different-options-for-the-recue-vehicle-driver)

[Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/ulrik-andersson), July 7, 2022

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Fire%20fighters%20with%20Onspot%20equiped%20vehicles%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/traction-help-different-options-for-the-recue-vehicle-driver)

When saving lives you have to be on site as a rescue vehicle driver. It comes with the job. In the colder parts of the year that can be a challenge. Read about the options here.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/traction-help-different-options-for-the-recue-vehicle-driver)

## [Firetruck driver -Why is it good to have automatic tire chains?](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains-0)

[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/eric-carlebom-int), September 23, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Pillar%20pages/Traction%20aids%20for%20heavy%20vehicles/Onspot_FireTruck_With_Onspot_US%20Facebook.jpeg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains-0)

```
 
```

Working as a firefighter places great demands on you as a person, your professional skills and your education. The development of equipment and vehicles also accelerating and today's fire trucks are   
advanced and complex. It is important that the driver and the firefighter team know their firetruck and its equipment. Poor equipment can have consequences for the emergency response time.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains-0)

## [Today’s Ambulance – An Emergency Room on Wheels](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/todays-ambulance-an-emergency-room-on-wheels)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/leonard-dorlando), September 9, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/North_America/ambulance-in-new-york-city_800.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/todays-ambulance-an-emergency-room-on-wheels)

# The moment an emergency call is dispatched it is a race against time. For the crew and ambulance every second counts. Therefore, it is essential that they are equipped with everything needed to handle a large variety of circumstances in a timely manner.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/todays-ambulance-an-emergency-room-on-wheels)

## [Do automatic tire chains benefit rescue drivers?](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/do-automatic-tire-chains-benefit-rescue-drivers)

[Eric Jones](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/eric-jones), March 5, 2020

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Onspot_firefighters_using_chaines%204-3%20640w%20ONA.png)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/do-automatic-tire-chains-benefit-rescue-drivers)

[![What rescue drivers say...](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1905643/0b04a98e-c05d-4aee-b84d-0ab513a9a599.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1905643/0b04a98e-c05d-4aee-b84d-0ab513a9a599)Automatic tire chains continue to be a top choice of rescue drivers. The challenges faced in this profession are unique and those challenges play to the strengths of an automatic traction solution.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/do-automatic-tire-chains-benefit-rescue-drivers)

«

<https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/all>

 »

### Subscribe to blog updates

### Recent Posts

### Posts by Topic

- [automatic tire chains (66)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/automatic-tire-chains)
- [Commercial Driver (43)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/commercial-driver)
- [Fleet Managers (38)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fleet-managers)
- [onspot (38)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/onspot)
- [driver safety (29)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/driver-safety)
- [Rescue Driving (28)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/rescue-driving)
- [Rescue Vehicles (25)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/rescue-vehicles)
- [Slippery Roads (24)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/slippery-roads)
- [traction (24)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/traction)
- [icy conditions (22)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/icy-conditions)
- [School Bus Safety (21)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-safety)
- [Fleet Maintenance (20)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fleet-maintenance)
- [Fleet Productivity (20)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fleet-productivity)
- [Improving Fleet Productivity (20)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/improving-fleet-productivity)
- [Improving performance on icy roads (20)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/improving-performance-on-icy-roads)
- [Maintenance (20)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/maintenance)
- [Automatic Snow Chains (18)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/automatic-snow-chains)
- [For Mechanics (18)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/for-mechanics)
- [Response Time (17)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/response-time)
- [tire chains (17)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/tire-chains)
- [Automatic Tire Chains and Alternatives (14)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/automatic-tire-chains-and-alternatives)
- [Engineering (14)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/engineering)
- [school bus driver (14)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-driver)
- [All about automatic tire chains (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/all-about-automatic-tire-chains)
- [Application (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/application)
- [Fire Truck (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fire-truck)
- [School bus driving (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-driving)
- [Traction aids for heavy vehicles (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/traction-aids-for-heavy-vehicles)
- [Truck driver safety (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/truck-driver-safety)
- [e-training (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/e-training)
- [Commercial Drivers (12)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/commercial-drivers)
- [Winter driving tips (12)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/winter-driving-tips)
- [improve performance on slippery roads (12)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/improve-performance-on-slippery-roads)
- [snow chains (12)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/snow-chains)
- [Innovation (10)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/innovation)
- [Snow chain (10)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/snow-chain)
- [Delivery (9)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/delivery)
- [Traction aid for heavy vehicles (9)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/traction-aid-for-heavy-vehicles)
- [improving uptime (9)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/improving-uptime)
- [Ambulance (8)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/ambulance)
- [Automatic Tire Chains Explained (8)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/automatic-tire-chains-explained)
- [Onspot service (7)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/onspot-service)
- [Winter equipment (7)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/winter-equipment)
- [Schedule (6)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/schedule)
- [Response time – a challenge for the rescue driver (5)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/response-time-a-challenge-for-the-rescue-driver)
- [modern technology (5)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/modern-technology)
- [Black ice (4)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/black-ice)
- [Content for commercial drivers (4)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/content-for-commercial-drivers)
- [Driver Recruitment and Rentention (4)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/driver-recruitment-and-rentention)
- [Expediter (4)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/expediter)
- [fleet efficiency (4)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fleet-efficiency)
- [4x4 (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/4x4)
- [5 ways to improve uptime of your fleets! (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/5-ways-to-improve-uptime-of-your-fleets)
- [All about automatic snow chains (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/all-about-automatic-snow-chains)
- [How to keep up with the schedule (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/how-to-keep-up-with-the-schedule)
- [Improve performance on icy roads (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/improve-performance-on-icy-roads)
- [Installation (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/installation)
- [Recovery (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/recovery)
- [School Bus Maintenance (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-maintenance)
- [Service (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/service)
- [Tips on driving a school bus in adverse conditions (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/tips-on-driving-a-school-bus-in-adverse-conditions)
- [US | Traction aids for heavy vehicles (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/us-traction-aids-for-heavy-vehicles)
- [blog posts (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/blog-posts)
- [checklist (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/checklist)
- [garbage truck (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/garbage-truck)
- [plow trucks (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/plow-trucks)
- [4WD (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/4wd)
- [Customer Testemonials (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/customer-testemonials)
- [Fleet Review (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/fleet-review)
- [Holiday Hours (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/holiday-hours)
- [Holidays (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/holidays)
- [Manufacturing (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/manufacturing)
- [School Bus Fleet Maintenance (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-fleet-maintenance)
- [Tow Truck (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/tow-truck)
- [Transit bus Safety (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/transit-bus-safety)
- [VSI Form (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/vsi-form)
- [Women in trucking (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/women-in-trucking)
- [drivers education (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/drivers-education)
- [friction (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/friction)
- [health tips for drivers (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/health-tips-for-drivers)
- [measurements (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/measurements)
- [road safety (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/road-safety)
- [2023 (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/2023)
- [4x4 or Onspot (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/4x4-or-onspot)
- [Autonomous School Buses (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/autonomous-school-buses)
- [Dodge Ram (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/dodge-ram)
- [Happy New Year (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/happy-new-year)
- [History (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/history)
- [Merry Christmas (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/merry-christmas)
- [Off Season Productivity (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/off-season-productivity)
- [Onspot Hotel (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/onspot-hotel)
- [School Bus Fleet Maintanence (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/school-bus-fleet-maintanence)
- [Snow chain regulations (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/snow-chain-regulations)
- [Thanks Giving (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/thanks-giving)
- [Transport (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/transport)
- [bus (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/bus)
- [configurator (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/configurator)
- [faq (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/faq)
- [insurance (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/insurance)
- [rules and regulations (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/rules-and-regulations)
- [suspension type (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/suspension-type)
- [waste management (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/tag/waste-management)

Se all

### Posts by Author

- [Boel Haglund (5)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/boel-haglund)
- [Daniel Corriveau (3)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/daniel-corriveau)
- [Daniel Salomonsson (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/daniel-salomonsson)
- [Eric Carlebom (17)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/eric-carlebom-int)
- [Eric Carlebom (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/eric-carlebom-int)
- [Eric Jones (42)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/eric-jones)
- [Karsten Glaschick (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/karsten-glaschick)
- [Lars Holmgren (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/lars-holmgren)
- [Leonard D'Orlando (64)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/leonard-dorlando)
- [Leonard D'Orlando (1)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/leonard-dorlando-se)
- [Lucas Gulino (8)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/lucas-gulino)
- [Maritza Hernandez (19)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/maritza-hernandez)
- [Onspot (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/onspot)
- [Onspot of North America (5)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/onspot-of-north-america)
- [Quinten Tritle (5)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/quinten-tritle-1)
- [Shane Woodman (34)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/shane-woodman)
- [Thomas Ancart (13)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/thomas)
- [Thomas Kaiser (2)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/thomas-kaiser)
- [Ulrik Andersson (55)](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/ulrik-andersson)

Se all

### Follow us

- <https://www.facebook.com/Onspotintl>
- <https://www.linkedin.com/company/10773940?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical:company%2CclickedEntityId:10773940%2Cidx:2-1-2%2CtarId:1471867437846%2Ctas:onspot%20inter>
- <https://twitter.com/OnspotIntl>
- <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddJOinDIxhNLIGEH3ZpUBw>

#### Know us

- [Why Onspot](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/why-onspot/)
- [Knowledge](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/knowledge/overview/)
- [The product](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/overview/)
- [Onspot measuring forms](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/sales-brochures2/)
- [Blog](https://blog.onspot.com/)
- [About Onspot](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/about-onspot---about-us/)

#### How can we help you?

- [Find us](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/find-us/)
- [Contact us](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/contact-us/)
- [Warranty registration](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/contact-us/warranty-registration/)
- [Onspot Influencer Program](https://int.onspot.com/influencer)
- [Onspot Fleet Demo Program](https://int.onspot.com/en-us/fleet-demo)

#### Documents and Manuals

- [Measuring instructions](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/sales-brochures2/)
- [Service & maintenance instructions](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/service--maintenance-instructions/)
- [Mounting instructions](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/measuring-instructions/)
- [Sales brochures](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/the-product/documents-manuals-and-brochures/sales-brochures/)

#### Follow us

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/onspot-com)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/onspotcom)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddJOinDIxhNLIGEH3ZpUBw)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/onspot/)

ONSPOT OF NORTH AMERICA INC. | 1075 Rodgers Park Dr, North Vernon, IN 47265-5603 | [Privacy](https://www.onspot.com/en-US/privacy/) | [Whistleblower](https://www.vbggroup.com/en/corporate-governance/whistleblower/)

 | Cookie Policy

<https://www.vbggroup.com/>