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dewd09 · 10-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Both are 4WD. Everything is, even the fire apparatus. Just because.

eynonqrs · 11-03-2009, 05:09 AM

My service that I volunteer with only runs 2WD ambulances. We have aggressive tires and chains if needed to put on. I was running calls during that infamous valentine's day storm that hit the northeast a few years back. I never had a problem getting around. The only 4WD that we run is the QRS. True Modular ambulances [duals in the rear], are the best. Van and "mini-mods" are horrible in the snow.

Seaglass · 11-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Both, and all of our vehicles carry chains. We get some snow, loads of ice, and muddy dirt roads. We also have some modified SUV's and a thing that looks like a cross between a tractor and an ATV, all of which can take a patient. It's very rare that we actually need to use any of those, though.

We also have our very own plow attachment. We don't get all that much snow, but the roads never get plowed until a day or two after it falls.

VFFforpeople · 11-03-2009, 02:37 PM

Some of higher up counties run 4wd, but mainly 2wd does fine.

FF2EMT · 11-03-2009, 08:56 PM

4WD is the only way to go where im from thats all we use.
we operate out of 3 station with a fleet of 7 ambulances all 4wd includiing a
4wd chase vehicle, we see about 200 inches of snow per yr

firecoins · 11-03-2009, 08:58 PM

We have a hybrid. Our ambulance is 3WD. Thats because 1 wheel keeps falling off.

FF2EMT · 11-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Haha thats always a good thing

View Poll Results: In your area, do the Ambulance Service(s) use 2WD and/or 4WD?
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11-03-2009, 05:09 AM	#12
eynonqrs Forum Crew Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sturges, PA (Archbald) Posts: 65 Training: EMT-Basic	My service that I volunteer with only runs 2WD ambulances. We have aggressive tires and chains if needed to put on. I was running calls during that infamous valentine's day storm that hit the northeast a few years back. I never had a problem getting around. The only 4WD that we run is the QRS. True Modular ambulances [duals in the rear], are the best. Van and "mini-mods" are horrible in the snow. __________________ Dan, EMT-MAST, Firefighter, Haz Mat OPS National Cert, Basic and Advanced Vehicle Rescue Tech. Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (RACES) - FCC ID N3RUM. PA forest firefighter.

11-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#14
VFFforpeople Forum Captain Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redding,CA Posts: 305 Training: EMT-B	Some of higher up counties run 4wd, but mainly 2wd does fine. __________________ The fire truck consumes 8times the amount of an ambulance. Family guy.

11-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#16
firecoins Black Sheep Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 2,466 Training: NY EMT-P	We have a hybrid. Our ambulance is 3WD. Thats because 1 wheel keeps falling off. __________________ 2000 B.A. Economics - NYU 2008 Paramedic program - SVCMC EMTs drive ambulances. Paramedics intercept them.

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10-04-2009, 02:36 PM	#11
dewd09 Forum Crew Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 57 Training: Mentally Unstable	Both are 4WD. Everything is, even the fire apparatus. Just because.

11-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#13
Seaglass Forum Captain Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 480 Training: NREMT-B	Both, and all of our vehicles carry chains. We get some snow, loads of ice, and muddy dirt roads. We also have some modified SUV's and a thing that looks like a cross between a tractor and an ATV, all of which can take a patient. It's very rare that we actually need to use any of those, though. We also have our very own plow attachment. We don't get all that much snow, but the roads never get plowed until a day or two after it falls.

11-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#15
FF2EMT Forum Probie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 21 Training: FF2,EMT-B,EMD	4WD is the only way to go where im from thats all we use. we operate out of 3 station with a fleet of 7 ambulances all 4wd includiing a 4wd chase vehicle, we see about 200 inches of snow per yr

11-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#17
FF2EMT Forum Probie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 21 Training: FF2,EMT-B,EMD	Haha thats always a good thing