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Have you ever seen an EMS bus before? Even if you attended EMS Update 2012, you might have missed the monster of a life saving machine that was designed by Lower Kiski EMS and pieced together by Sartin Services. Check out this interview with Pete Frejkowski of Lower Kiski as he describes the internal components and features of the rig:
The idea behind the interior of this ambulance bus is that it breaks down into several reconfigurable sections. Toward the front of the bus are racks that have slide out cots and seats behind them (for the walking wounded). Forty ADA compliant tie downs line the bus interior for securing patients. Medical cabinetry is found toward the back part of the ambulance that is also removable. Backboard holders double as biohazard trays and hoses have been installed near these for flushing chemical burns. The rig is also well equipped enough to handle simultaneous cardiac arrests. Most impressively, it comes with a wireless electronics system that allows EMTs to watch all of the patients’ vital signs and EKGs at any given moment.
This is an extremely well thought out emergency vehicle and the guys at Lower Kiski deserve a hand for their role in developing this ambulance bus! Be sure to check out their department’s website located here.
Could your department ever utilize an EMS bus such as this? Is it overkill or useful? What would you add in your very own EMS bus? Please leave us a comment below!
