EMSA Ambulances to Sport New Look

[Jay]

http://emsaonline.com/news_ambulance_4-14-05.html

[Jay]

Eight Innovative Features

ALL ALUMINUM BODY (145”L X 95”W X 68” HEADROOM, CUSTOM CONFIGURATION)

Extra space in the patient compartment of EMSA’s first production prototype gives medics more room to

maneuver during patient transports. Also, the durable, all-aluminum body is lighter than other commonly

used materials. Weight is an important issue – the lighter the ambulance, the more medical equipment

that can be carried on board.

DIGITAL ELAPSED TIME CLOCK

In a crisis, seconds seem like minutes and minutes feel like hours. The digital clock, which enables

patients to keep close watch on the time, will help alleviate stress and keep patients oriented. The clock is

also a great boon to medics aiming to accelerate care for the most critically ill and injured patients.

EMSA CUSTOM LED WARNING SYSTEM BY WHELEN ENGINEERING

LED lights are brighter and more effective than other lighting schemes. Motorists will be able to see the

ambulance from a greater distance and thus have more time to move out of its path.

LED UNDERBODY GROUND ILLUMINATION

Improves scene lighting and helps medics spot obstacles on the ground so they may provide enhanced

roadside assistance to patients.

CLASS 1 CUSTOM MULTIPLEX PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EMSA’s first new unit has both standard electrical wiring and a class 1 custom multiplex programmable

electrical system. The class 1 system is more durable and easier to service than standard wiring. Plus, it

lightens the weight of the ambulance considerably. Future ambulances will carry only the class 1 system.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE DUCTED HEAT/AC SYSTEM

Having air blow from several strategically placed ducts in the patient compartment, instead of from one

central vent, will improve temperature regulation in the box and make patients’ transports more

comfortable.

SAFETY NET AT HEAD OF SQUAD BENCH

The safety net is designed to prevent medics from crashing into the bulkhead compartments in the event

of a collision or emergency deceleration. Slamming into the bulkhead is a common cause of paramedic

injury.

BACKUP OBSTACLE WARNING SYSTEM

Warning devices give audible alerts to notify ambulance operators that objects are behind them and gives

distances to contact. The system emits a very shrill alarm when objects are in the operator’s blindspot.

[mranderson]

I guess the day of the orange and white ambulances is dead.

I remember the reason for them was for visibility. The red, white and blue ones look nice, however.