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Advanced
Life Support (ALS) - Emergency
medical service provided by Paramedics, usually to intervene
in life threatening situations with advanced skills. |
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Ambulance
or Medic unit used to transport emergency medical services
patients. |
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Automatic
External Defibrillators (AED) |
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Brush
Truck Four-wheel drive vehicle that carries a small
pump, water, and tools used to extinguish brush/grass fires
in limited access areas. |
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Engine
or Paramedic Engine |
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Rescue
Engine - A vehicle that is equipped as both a fire engine
and a heavy rescue squad. Designed to handle fire suppression,
vehicle rescue, forcible entry and medical emergencies. |
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Rescue
Squad or Heavy Rescue Squad - A vehicle that carries
tools and extrication equipment to rescue people trapped
in cars, collapsed buildings or other situations. May have
specialized equipment for technical rescues or hazardous
materials emergencies. |
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Truck
or Ladder Truck |
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