What It's Like to Drive A V8 Powered RWD Ambulance In the Snow

"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24) 02/02/2015 at 10:57 • Filed to: ambulance, chicago blizzard 2015

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very very tail happy

OPPOsaurus WRX > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:02

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i saw one stuck on a side street today. there was already a full street of professional assistance so I didn;t stop. it was the box style with dual tires in the back.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > OPPOsaurus WRX 02/02/2015 at 11:05

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Yeah they get stuck eas . I got one stuck in mud outside a highschool football game last october

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:08

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Its been a while since I've seen a single rear wheel ambulance. I've always liked ambulances for some reason.I've considered more than once to get a decommissioned ambulance even if I have absolutely no need for one. Are you a paramedic?

505Turbeaux > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:16

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oppo review time!

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > 505Turbeaux 02/02/2015 at 11:18

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Haha I plan on doing one it's just that I'd need to do it on my laptop. I'm mot about to write a full review on my potato s5

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 11:19

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Emt. And yeah these are affectionately called "Vanbulances

505Turbeaux > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:20

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ha hell no. That is just punishment you dont need!

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > 505Turbeaux 02/02/2015 at 11:23

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Maybe I'll take pictures today and write it up when I get home.

505Turbeaux > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:24

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you da man. FP material all day

deekster_caddy > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:34

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Why emergency service companies do not install snow tires for their vehicles I'll never understand. I get it, save pennies all over the place and cutthroat competition, but why not just do it right? It should be like regular maintenance...

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:37

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Oh I did not know there was a difference between a paramedic and a EMT but google proved me wrong once again.

In Canada(where I am) anybody in an ambulance is called a paramedic but like you there is still 2 different levels of training you can acquire. Like your EMT-basic and EMT-Paramedic.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > deekster_caddy 02/02/2015 at 11:38

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Too expensive. As it is medicare always trys go screw the private companies on payment so at 400 dollars an ambulance times 50 ambulances it's not worth it for them to use winters over all seasons. Not to mention it also takes time to do the switch over for all the ambulances and they'd need space to store the un used tires during the off season.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 11:41

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Yupp here in illinois and other parts of the United states there is the emt-b, emt-i and emt-p. The biggest difference is what drugs we can use.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:44

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The biggest difference is what drugs we can use.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:46

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Any time I see an ambulance responding in the snow, they usually end up drifting. I know that's a bad thing, but it seems odd given how much weight is over the back wheels, and how they are usually fitted with snow tires, unless I'm mistaken?

deekster_caddy > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 11:50

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I understand all that... and it's no more expensive than buying regular tires. When winter tires are in use, regular tires are not so they will last longer. Plus safety... ambulances are one of the vehicles that might be out in the snow no matter what the roads are like!

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > deekster_caddy 02/02/2015 at 11:54

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To the companies it's just not worth it. That said the all seasons we have on do a pretty good job as is. I personally feel like all terrains would be a better fit for the job but that's just me

'Wägen, EPA LOL > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/02/2015 at 12:04

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NY is ridiculous:

CFR: certified first responder

EMT-B: emergency medical tech-basic

AEMT-I: advanced emt-intermediate

AEMT-CC: advanced emt-critical care

AEMT-P: advanced emt:paramedic

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/…

jkm7680 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:21

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My advice is to NEVER buy a used Ambulance under any circumstance.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > jkm7680 02/02/2015 at 16:32

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Why not? can't be worst than a used cop car.

jkm7680 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:36

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From my experience, police cars get blood, vomit, urine and feces. No gaping open wounds, and usually no extremely ill people are in the back of them. An ambulance would be exposed to all of that and more.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > jkm7680 02/02/2015 at 16:41

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just pressure wash it no problem.

what are your opinion on hearses?

jkm7680 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:44

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Creepy, I wouldn't want to be "That guy with the hearse."

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > jkm7680 02/02/2015 at 16:48

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jkm7680 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:50

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Because that shit is creeeepy. I'd drive a former NYC Taxi Crown Vic though. I've always wanted one of those for some reason.