Most of us have never been inside an ambulance, and that's a good thing. But ambulances are fascinating vehicles, designed to get emergency personnel to you quickly in the case of an emergency, and to equipped those emergency workers with all the items they'll need to keep you alive until you arrive at a hospital.
The Los Angeles Fire Department uses two types of rescue ambulances, including basic life support (BLS) staffed by firefighter/EMTs, and advanced life support (ALS) units, staffed by firefighter/paramedics. Learning about the content of an ambulance can be fun, and will give you confidence that in the event you need emergency assistance, you'll get the help you need.
In the event of a traffic accident or unknown illness, depending on the specific information provided, the LAFD will dispatch resources to investigate and render medical aid. In the event of CARDIAC ARREST, Heart Attack, or other significant emergency, the LAFD will ensure appropriate manpower is involved. Learn about the response timeline in the event of a Cardiac Arrest.
Watch this short video and learn about the inside of an LAFD Rescue Ambulance:
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