Don't Miss: 4 Ways to Reduce Procurement Costs
Missouri EMS' Ambulance Designed with Paramedics in Mind
The seats in the back of Cole County EMS' new ambulance are engineered to allow personnel to deliver patient care while seated and secured in seatbelts.
November 11, 2022
This new ambulance for Cole County, Missouri, EMS was designed with paramedic safety in mind.
Photo: Cole County EMS
1 min to read
Cole County, Missouri, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has taken delivery of the first of three new Osage Industries Super Warrior Type I ambulances.
Designed for Paramedic Safety
The apparatus was designed with an emphasis on safety and increasing capabilities. The patient care module features mobility seats that are engineered to allow personnel to deliver patient care while seated and secured in seatbelts. The mobility seats have been shown to be much safer during crash testing than traditional bench seating found in most ambulances, according to a post on the Cole County EMS Facebook page.
The seats in Cole County's new ambulance will allow paramedics to treat patients while seated and buckled.
Photo: Cole County EMS
The commercial truck chassis features automatic 4-wheel drive and a longer wheelbase for increased ride comfort. A dedicated HVAC unit for the patient care compartment will ensure adequate heating and cooling during summer and winter temperatures, while the new viral filtration system will utilize UV light to kill any infectious organisms being circulated in the HVAC system.
More Procurement
Government Vehicle Sales See Continued Growth from Beginning of Year
Government fleet sales rose from both January and February monthly totals, which were both under 20,000.
Read More →
Updated: Trump Signs Proclamation Imposing 25% Tariff on Auto Imports
A new proclamation signed by President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles and key auto parts, citing national security concerns.
Read More →
Government Vehicles Sales See Another Dip Compared to 2024
Government fleet sales last month came in at 18,383 vehicles, falling 15.4% from 21,737 in February 2024.
Read More →
Washington Municipality Adds Workhorse Electric Trucks to Fleet
The municipality will deploy two W4 CC electric work trucks for trash and recycling can switch-outs, enhancing the efficiency of its waste management services.
Read More →
From the Archives: Changes in Fleet Acquisitions
When vehicles become harder to acquire, fleet managers must balance keeping vehicles on the road longer while managing the escalating operating costs of older vehicles.
Read More →
Mack Defense Awarded Contract By U.S. Marine Corps To Develop Medium Tactical Truck
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Mack Defense a 12-month contract for the initial development of a new Medium Tactical Trucks (MTT) fleet.
Read More →
Government Vehicle Sales Rise from January to February
Government vehicle sales continue to rise into 2024 with both car and truck/SUV sales climbing between January and February of 2024, according to Bobit/Government Fleet sales data released March 2.
Read More →
How the UAW Strike Affected Government Fleet Orders from the Big 3
Government Fleet asked the Big 3 how their operations have been in the weeks since the UAW strike ended, with new contracts ratified. Plus, automakers address concerns about vehicle delivery delays.
Read More →
GM Defense to Supply Armored Vehicles to U.S. Department of State
Details on the contract, a look at upgrades and an improved up-armoring process in the next generation heavy-duty armored SUVs, and how the Department of State landed on GM Defense's product.
Read More →
When Switching from Leasing to Purchasing is More Effective
For one municipal fleet, choosing purchasing over leasing was a smart, money-saving move.
Read More →