Henrietta, NY, July 22, 2012 — CHS Healthcare has taken delivery and placed a new ambulance in-service for use in responding to emergencies. The new ambulance, 6159, was purchased from Gorman Emergency Vehicles and is a 2012 Ford Marque Ambulance.

The ambulance has the latest in crew & patient safety features including a shelf for the Philips MRx cardiac monitor, a laptop mount & keyboard, and a custom-designed drawer for quick access to commonly used supplies (IV, fluid, aspirin, nitroglycerin). Additionally, cabin controls and communications hardware are easily accessed from the bench seat including radios, heat/AC, lights & more. The intent is to allow crew members to remain seated and safely seat belted whenever possible during the transport.

The ambulance features a fluid & blanket warmer, medication refrigerator and a controlled substances safe that requires badge ID access by the paramedic in conjunction with a unique PIN. The ALS storage cabinet also features a new access mechanism requiring the swipe of an authorized crewmember badge ID. The outside of 6199 features LED lights including amber & blue in the rear, “chevron” stripes, and a sliding passenger side door for safe exit/entry from the vehicle.