Ambulance Type--OFF topic

[Guest guest]

Sorry to take up bandwith with something most will not have interest in, but

wondering if I could get a few opinions about different type 3 ambulances. I am

totally ignorant about these vehicles but it seems as if the--

" minimod " is singel axel and thus capable of a smaller box load and thus thinner

skin, smaller tubes. It seems to me that it is a " cheaper " ambulance and thus

significantly less expensive. However, if I am purchasing an ambulance for

marketing only and can save money buy buying this type and thus more money on

paint etc is there any other downsides?

I susepct to the EMS professional the minimod would appear much less appealing

for patient care, but doubt the lay public appreciates the aesthetic difference.

Also, for the Gene and Wes-es of the group, the information I have is that there

is no restriction on owning or operating an ambulance equipped with lights etc

as long as I am not using it to transport patients and don't turn on the lights

or sirens on a public road. Having said that, I find no restriction from

turning them on OFF of public roads (e.g. at a school parking lot talking to

kids about EMS and ER professions to demo.)

Thoughts...

Kirk D. Mahon, MD, ABEM

6106 Keller Springs Rd

Dallas, TX 75248

[Guest guest]

Kirk, if you are looking at price why not think about a Type II? I

haven't priced them in a while, but if my memory is correct they are the

least expensive. There's also a gaggle of aftermarket items that can put

some flash on to the stock chassis since basically all you are doing is

customizing a van. (Particularly wheels/tires than can add

bling to your paint job.)

Barry

Barry Sharp, MSHP, CHES

Program Coordinator

Tobacco Prevention & Control

Texas Dept. of State Health Services

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Subject: Ambulance Type--OFF topic

Sorry to take up bandwith with something most will not have interest in,

but wondering if I could get a few opinions about different type 3

ambulances. I am totally ignorant about these vehicles but it seems as

if the--

" minimod " is singel axel and thus capable of a smaller box load and thus

thinner skin, smaller tubes. It seems to me that it is a " cheaper "

ambulance and thus significantly less expensive. However, if I am

purchasing an ambulance for marketing only and can save money buy buying

this type and thus more money on paint etc is there any other downsides?

I susepct to the EMS professional the minimod would appear much less

appealing for patient care, but doubt the lay public appreciates the

aesthetic difference.

Also, for the Gene and Wes-es of the group, the information I have is

that there is no restriction on owning or operating an ambulance

equipped with lights etc as long as I am not using it to transport

patients and don't turn on the lights or sirens on a public road. Having

said that, I find no restriction from turning them on OFF of public

roads (e.g. at a school parking lot talking to kids about EMS and ER

professions to demo.)

Thoughts...

Kirk D. Mahon, MD, ABEM

6106 Keller Springs Rd

Dallas, TX 75248

[Guest guest]

Kirk: I think you are right. Any old ambulance will do. Spend your money

on how it looks as this will be the most important aspect. The police

D.A.R.E. programs have caught on to this concept and some have spent

lots of money on flashy vehicle to draw attention from the kids.

As far as the legal requirements go, the local DSHS office (817)264-4720

can help you with that. I don't know of any restrictions since you are

using it for advertising or marketing purposes. I don't think the lights

off-road would be any issue either. It would only become an issue if you

were presenting the unit as " Mahon EMS " or something like that and

transporting people.

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Ambulance Type--OFF topic

Sorry to take up bandwith with something most will not have interest in,

but wondering if I could get a few opinions about different type 3

ambulances. I am totally ignorant about these vehicles but it seems as

if the--

" minimod " is singel axel and thus capable of a smaller box load and thus

thinner skin, smaller tubes. It seems to me that it is a " cheaper "

ambulance and thus significantly less expensive. However, if I am

purchasing an ambulance for marketing only and can save money buy buying

this type and thus more money on paint etc is there any other downsides?

I susepct to the EMS professional the minimod would appear much less

appealing for patient care, but doubt the lay public appreciates the

aesthetic difference.

Also, for the Gene and Wes-es of the group, the information I have is

that there is no restriction on owning or operating an ambulance

equipped with lights etc as long as I am not using it to transport

patients and don't turn on the lights or sirens on a public road. Having

said that, I find no restriction from turning them on OFF of public

roads (e.g. at a school parking lot talking to kids about EMS and ER

professions to demo.)

Thoughts...

Kirk D. Mahon, MD, ABEM

6106 Keller Springs Rd

Dallas, TX 75248