8:05 As the designer of the graphics for the UB Ambulance, I appreciate the shoutout! Im glad that so many people love the design, combining UBEMS's traditional mascot and colors with their modernized unique stripe pattern. Medix did a fantastic job of working with the images I provided to get them onto the rig! Although I am a member of the Fire Department here, not EMS (yet) 😅 I am glad that I was able to design their chief vehicle and Ambulance and hope I can do work for more agencies!
Been coming down to WW, NJ for 36 years Mike! Attended Fireman’s convention weekend a few times. I’m actually down here now! I sure hope you got to see the parade….when I saw it, well I have never seen so much fire apparatus in one parade!!!😁 I saw 18 wheelers that were “tankers” down here in NJ. Just a truly awesome experience.
I call the Type 2 straight cargo van style a vanbulance. I think the best platform for those is the Ford Transit dual rear wheel van. They widen the rear axle track less than a typical dually vehicle and only have about half of the outer wheel sticking out of the body. This increases payload, redundancy, and stability while keeping the fenders narrower than the mirrors for better maneuverability in tight areas. These are also available with all wheel drive on the single and dual rear wheel models.
I’ve run on all 3 types of ambulances, except for the “European”-style Type II, and I really liked being in a Type III the most. It was the style I ran in far more often over my short 12 years, so I just got used being in one.
After working 10 years in private EMS I personally prefer type 3 ambulances when you spend most of your shift in the squad. Having the pass through into the module is nice if you bring a back pack, lunch box, etc with ya to have everything you need within reach. I've only been in a type 1 at one company I worked for really and I didn't care for it. Absolutely hate type 2 though I spent a good chunk of my career running in those.
YES saw all FD rigs in southern Florida go with the bigger truck cab with EMS being an extended cab with no full size doors, then some were (4) door rigs. They all had Federal (Q) coaster biggest most powerful most penetrating 😊 that wording is from the 1970s FF magazine that I loved reading all the advertising in the magazine 😊❤😊 lots of old school Federal (184) type beacons and the glass dome round type Federal made.
@@fireexplorermichael it has to do with the chassis the box is mounted on.. Type-1 has a box mounted on a truck chassis that’s separate from the cab, type-2 is a converted van and the type 3 the same as a type 1 but built on a van chassis with the box and cab mounted together to allow pass through from box to cab!
One point that sometimes gets lost between USA and UK/ EU service is the greater distances involved in transport here, particularly west of the Atlantic coast. Plus harsher conditions and terrain. Good video!
Thank you for doing the explanation of the (3) different types of EMS rigs. 😊. Super interesting and that customer has so many designs they can customize the back box to meet the needs of the owners On my 2000 year F-250 it said that the PU could not be charged to Ambulance configuration ( voided warranty) can you tell me or anyone who might know more information on that issue. How do they get a chassis that doesn't void the warranty. Is this something the Ambulance manufacturer ( shop) work with lets just say Ford, to get a warranty on chassis after the custom rear box area of rig is then designed. I have never understood how Ambulance can still get a chassis ( especially if there is a engine issue) how is this stuff covered for warranty. Again just asking the question
In South Australia we have Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans as most ambulances, they look smaller than your type 2, but seem to have a lot more room than yours, looks like they need to redesign the Ford Van interior.
There are some Mercedes ambulance here too. It just this company does not have the contract with those. Other will. There are also dodge truck fronts, and even international and freightliners for the big ones. Again the defender group just does not use them. 👍🏻
We have the Sprinter platform over here in the U.S as well. However from talking with my colleagues in agencies that use them, their not that great. People constantly tout in Europe about German Engineering, but whatever they do over there isn't brought here, reliability of the sprinter chassis makes Stelantis look like the pinacle of engineering and often their explained as being uncomfortable to be in for extended periods. However take my words with a grain of salt as I don't use one in the agencies I work in. We use Ford E series, GMC Savana vans, and Ford F series chassis. Size wise the Transits we have here are the same ones you have in A.U, literally, they are the exact same chassis just with the steering wheel on the proper side (jab jab), the interiors tho do need some tweaking, but given we rely less on removable kits and stock the units way more than you guys do there isn't much we can do to solve the space issue.
I did hear the very knowledgeable gentleman talk about Ford looking each year at the Ambulance type spec. For a Ambulance special build series. I think that answers my question, if anyone has more information on that please comment back to me, again I am a nerd about all that stuff. I have prepared older Aid rigs for surplus from a Fire Cadet program. We get hand me down, because the Fire Cadets do Rehab on big call outs when MSO or Paramedic and FF air rigs get called out. In are program the Advisor like myself are the only ones who can drive the rigs ( me and my wife) are Adviser for the Cadets 😊 I am in the buying stage of a Spartan Gladiator pumper the cadet program is surplus now. The engine was built in 1989. I want to keep it for the Cadets to drill with 😊 I will take over all the fuel, maintenance, ect 😊 Cost of the Fire Rig. I like the compartment design on the Spartan 😊 It has a hydraulic ladder folded down from top of rig. Both sides of Engine have full height compartment on each side plus a full cross side to side compartment for storage of backboard and linger tools plus a huge compartment on top of rig for all your pike poles. 😊 It has a 92 DD engine with turbo. Allison push button automatic transmission. 😊
Could you please for the love of God do the same with fire engines. I kinda got the general divisions. But what is th1e exact difference between a type one engin1 and a type 2. Or a type 3 and a type 4. And what is a type 5. Tou see a type 4 and type 6 but never a type 5. And everyone just seems to assume the average civvie knows what they mean, but we don't have a clue. Please help. OK rant over. But I think you can see the frustration.
8:05 As the designer of the graphics for the UB Ambulance, I appreciate the shoutout! Im glad that so many people love the design, combining UBEMS's traditional mascot and colors with their modernized unique stripe pattern. Medix did a fantastic job of working with the images I provided to get them onto the rig!
Although I am a member of the Fire Department here, not EMS (yet) 😅 I am glad that I was able to design their chief vehicle and Ambulance and hope I can do work for more agencies!
Been coming down to WW, NJ for 36 years Mike! Attended Fireman’s convention weekend a few times. I’m actually down here now! I sure hope you got to see the parade….when I saw it, well I have never seen so much fire apparatus in one parade!!!😁 I saw 18 wheelers that were “tankers” down here in NJ. Just a truly awesome experience.
I call the Type 2 straight cargo van style a vanbulance. I think the best platform for those is the Ford Transit dual rear wheel van. They widen the rear axle track less than a typical dually vehicle and only have about half of the outer wheel sticking out of the body. This increases payload, redundancy, and stability while keeping the fenders narrower than the mirrors for better maneuverability in tight areas. These are also available with all wheel drive on the single and dual rear wheel models.
Totally enjoy keeping up with this channel!
Glad you enjoy it!
I’ve run on all 3 types of ambulances, except for the “European”-style Type II, and I really liked being in a Type III the most. It was the style I ran in far more often over my short 12 years, so I just got used being in one.
After working 10 years in private EMS I personally prefer type 3 ambulances when you spend most of your shift in the squad. Having the pass through into the module is nice if you bring a back pack, lunch box, etc with ya to have everything you need within reach. I've only been in a type 1 at one company I worked for really and I didn't care for it. Absolutely hate type 2 though I spent a good chunk of my career running in those.
LOVE this channel! Please keep em coming!!!!
What about the huge freightliner chassis ambulances
Agreed. Defender just does not offer them.
YES saw all FD rigs in southern Florida go with the bigger truck cab with EMS being an extended cab with no full size doors, then some were (4) door rigs. They all had Federal (Q) coaster biggest most powerful most penetrating 😊 that wording is from the 1970s FF magazine that I loved reading all the advertising in the magazine 😊❤😊 lots of old school Federal (184) type beacons and the glass dome round type Federal made.
Most places that is type 1, type 2 is box, type 3 is van (from what I heard)
@@fireexplorermichael it has to do with the chassis the box is mounted on.. Type-1 has a box mounted on a truck chassis that’s separate from the cab, type-2 is a converted van and the type 3 the same as a type 1 but built on a van chassis with the box and cab mounted together to allow pass through from box to cab!
One point that sometimes gets lost between USA and UK/ EU service is the greater distances involved in transport here, particularly west of the Atlantic coast. Plus harsher conditions and terrain.
Good video!
FARMINGDALE NJ ?
Thank you for doing the explanation of the (3) different types of EMS rigs. 😊. Super interesting and that customer has so many designs they can customize the back box to meet the needs of the owners
On my 2000 year F-250 it said that the PU could not be charged to Ambulance configuration ( voided warranty) can you tell me or anyone who might know more information on that issue. How do they get a chassis that doesn't void the warranty. Is this something the Ambulance manufacturer ( shop) work with lets just say Ford, to get a warranty on chassis after the custom rear box area of rig is then designed. I have never understood how Ambulance can still get a chassis ( especially if there is a engine issue) how is this stuff covered for warranty. Again just asking the question
In South Australia we have Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans as most ambulances, they look smaller than your type 2, but seem to have a lot more room than yours, looks like they need to redesign the Ford Van interior.
There are some Mercedes ambulance here too. It just this company does not have the contract with those. Other will. There are also dodge truck fronts, and even international and freightliners for the big ones. Again the defender group just does not use them. 👍🏻
We have the Sprinter platform over here in the U.S as well. However from talking with my colleagues in agencies that use them, their not that great. People constantly tout in Europe about German Engineering, but whatever they do over there isn't brought here, reliability of the sprinter chassis makes Stelantis look like the pinacle of engineering and often their explained as being uncomfortable to be in for extended periods. However take my words with a grain of salt as I don't use one in the agencies I work in. We use Ford E series, GMC Savana vans, and Ford F series chassis.
Size wise the Transits we have here are the same ones you have in A.U, literally, they are the exact same chassis just with the steering wheel on the proper side (jab jab), the interiors tho do need some tweaking, but given we rely less on removable kits and stock the units way more than you guys do there isn't much we can do to solve the space issue.
Can you do Inside Western Salisbury Fire Department
@JonesJvo He needs to be invited!
I did hear the very knowledgeable gentleman talk about Ford looking each year at the Ambulance type spec. For a Ambulance special build series. I think that answers my question, if anyone has more information on that please comment back to me, again I am a nerd about all that stuff. I have prepared older Aid rigs for surplus from a Fire Cadet program. We get hand me down, because the Fire Cadets do Rehab on big call outs when MSO or Paramedic and FF air rigs get called out. In are program the Advisor like myself are the only ones who can drive the rigs ( me and my wife) are Adviser for the Cadets 😊 I am in the buying stage of a Spartan Gladiator pumper the cadet program is surplus now. The engine was built in 1989. I want to keep it for the Cadets to drill with 😊 I will take over all the fuel, maintenance, ect 😊
Cost of the Fire Rig. I like the compartment design on the Spartan 😊
It has a hydraulic ladder folded down from top of rig. Both sides of Engine have full height compartment on each side plus a full cross side to side compartment for storage of backboard and linger tools plus a huge compartment on top of rig for all your pike poles. 😊 It has a 92 DD engine with turbo. Allison push button automatic transmission. 😊
What about like the critical care type ambulances and the commercial vehicle cab type ambulances. And is this based off of the FEMA type and kind.
My areas entire fleet if ambulances are freightliner heavy duty units
Could you please for the love of God do the same with fire engines. I kinda got the general divisions. But what is th1e exact difference between a type one engin1 and a type 2. Or a type 3 and a type 4. And what is a type 5. Tou see a type 4 and type 6 but never a type 5. And everyone just seems to assume the average civvie knows what they mean, but we don't have a clue. Please help. OK rant over. But I think you can see the frustration.
We shall see what we can do. Great idea