Two Model Options: Crestline Type I and Type III
Crestline ambulance models come in two different types available in the United States: CCL 150 Type I and CCL 150 Type III. While looking for a new ambulance, the crucial first step is knowing the difference between the options and knowing which best suits your needs. Today’s ambulance market is flooded with brands, so make sure to choose a well-known ambulance manufacturer and get the best quality product.
Crestline CCL 150 Type I Ambulance
The Crestline CCL 150 Type I ambulance is perhaps the most recognizable EMS vehicle. This model has a square patient compartment mounted on a chassis built for a heavy truck. This gives it a heavy duty body with extra cargo capacity.
Due to their extra room in the body of the vehicle, this model is sometimes referred to as a Mobile Intensive Care Unit and can be used for advanced life support.
Crestline CCL 150 Type III Ambulance
The Crestline CCL 150 Type III ambulance has a square patient compartment similar to the Type I ambulance, but mounted on a cutaway van chassis. While not as heavy duty, this gives it a more integrated area between the patient compartment and cab.
As with the Type I, the Type III options are commonly used in advanced life support (ALS) situations. However, Type III ambulances usually have much more room for equipment. Because of the extra storage space, they are easy to use during specific assignments such as chemical plants, airports, oil refineries, or other places where specialized equipment and extra storage is necessary.