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Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulances

All of our ambulances are equipped to provide the highest level of prehospital care. On board equipment includes: ECG monitor/manual defibrillator, advanced airway equipment, oxygen, IV's, various life saving medications, Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) device, splints, cervical collars, back boards, stair chair, etc. All transport units are four-wheel drive.

Rescue 402

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2023 Ram 4x4 Heavy Duty Extended
Type I Ambulance
Rescue 402 is the newest edition of our ALS transport units. It is
generally the first out unit for emergency medical calls.

Rescue 401

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1999 Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty Extended
Type II Ambulance
This is our second out ALS transport unit.  Although smaller than 403, it's ideal for responses to areas with narrow roadways.

Rescue Units

Our Heavy Rescue vehicles provide specialized equipment for technical rescue situations such as motor vehicle accidents, vehicle extrication, building collapses, and confined space rescues. Both rescue units include the Jaws of life, generators, winches, hi-lift jacks, cutting torches, circular saws, reciprocating saws, and wood cribbing for vehicle stabilization.

Rescue 5

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2005 Hackney Spartan Heavy Rescue 
First-out heavy rescue unit.

Rescue 6

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Second-out rescue unit.

Specialty Units

Rescue 7

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This is our technical rescue unit. This unit is dispatched to all of our searches, high angle rescues, and water rescues.

Ranger 1

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This Polaris Ranger is utilized during off road emergencies, searches, and special public events in order to rapidly respond and transport patients.

Rescue 8

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Rescue 8 is our quick response vehicle (QRV). It is capable of transporting up to six personnel and is equipped to provide Advanced Life Support care.

Rescue 4

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Rescue 4 is our water rescue response trailer. This trailer has the capacity to carry two boats, two engines, and an array of water rescue gear including PFD's, helmets, ropes, throw bags, and other specialty water rescue gear as needed.

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