Tips for cold weather

[rock_shoes]

Might I amend that?

Due to security concerns, only leave the ambulance running if there is a "key remove" system installed on the vehicle, one that stalls out the vehicle when anyone attempts to move it (as in "steal it") when the ignition key is removed, but allows the engine to keep pumping heat (and in the summer season, cold) to the entire ambulance.

Don't they all have that feature? I know all of ours do.

[Richard B the EMT]

No, Rock Shoes, while, at least in my opinion, they should, they do not.

[rock_shoes]

No, Rock Shoes, while, at least in my opinion, they should, they do not.

Wow that sucks. I look at it as a crew and patient safety issue. If you leave it running without the anti-theft you run the very serious risk of having the ambulance stolen or otherwise entered by undesirables. If you shut down for any amount of time so that you can lock it you run the risk of ruining medications, freezing or broiling your patient on entry etc.. Most of the cars in our service reside in climate controlled bays at the stations(There are some exceptions unfortunately) and only a few specialty cars (read 4x4) don't have the anti-theft. Of course the cars without anti-theft are not exactly used in areas where that could be an issue.

[Eydawn]

Yeah... I'm surprised ours haven't been stolen yet. We just leave them running, keys and all....

I'm sure it's coming. I'll let you know when it happens!

Wendy

CO EMT-B