Posted November 21, 2023 Howdy all! Oceanside (CA) Fire Dept has ordered 4 new ambulances 3 of the units will be used for BLS & the other will be used as an ALS Unit. Thanks to the voters who passed Measure X according to the department. Nice looking ambulances dunno who made em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2023 Many agencies in Southern California seem to be finally adding BLS rigs, which is a great idea to give relief to the ALS boxes always running to hangnails, nose bleeds, and the frequent flyers with mental, or other chronic 911 call requests. Over 2 decades ago a few departments experimented for a while with the call downgrades to BLS level, and were running specific rigs for that, but I understand potential liability became a reason for taking those out of service. Today, the crazy call volume of medical aids, is overwhelming the systems. I also have been advising for 20 years for agencies to stop running their trucks (ladders/towers/platforms) on the BLS type calls. It is wearing those rigs out way too early, and at today's $1.2 - $1.5 (+/-) purchase outlay for a truck, it makes no sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
