Holy sync, Batman! - Halton Regional EMS

[nerdly_dood]

From what I've seen on YouTube, it looks like some parts of Canadia have a strict rule that all EMS vehicles always have red and white lights, all the time. I don't know for sure whether they turn off the white lights when stopped. Maybe you disapprove of white to the rear (like I do) but there's still some logic in "this color combination always means it's this type of vehicle."  Classy graphics too.

 

[JazzDad]

Slow and alternating always grabs my attention.

 

[massfirefighter]

That's how the newer Mass. State Police cruisers flash when parked. Very effective and safer. They use Whelen Cantrol. At night the rear does the "steady flash" pattern.

 

[bluestinger90]

Here's sync on a bus;

 

[lotsofbars]

Both look fantastic but I'd definitely nix the white to the rear. It's just dangerous to other motorists. Other than that, 11/10.

 

[LRGJr72]

Doesn't the CHP now employ a super-simple left/right red/blue flash pattern? I think they go all-red steady to the front when in park.

 

[lotsofbars]

Doesn't the CHP now employ a super-simple left/right red/blue flash pattern? I think they go all-red steady to the front when in park.

They do, but they're the same agency that considers a single red light to the front to be adequate warning. Not saying that all CHP vehicles are underlit, but I'm underwhelmed whenever I see them. 

 

[LRGJr72]

They do, but they're the same agency that considers a single red light to the front to be adequate warning. Not saying that all CHP vehicles are underlit, but I'm underwhelmed whenever I see them. 

I've never really considered the steady-burn red as intended for warning as much as a "directive" to other motorists.

 

[nerdly_dood]

They do, but they're the same agency that considers a single red light to the front to be adequate warning. Not saying that all CHP vehicles are underlit, but I'm underwhelmed whenever I see them. 

It's been years and years since they've actually used that on their front-line cars. More recently they went as far as actually using two.

 

[JennyCop]

I like the slow alternating pattern, I also agree on no white to the rear. So I have never seen an ambulance bus, is that like a mobile hospital or what? lots of space. Looks cool but what is its purpose?

I've never really considered the steady-burn red as intended for warning as much as a "directive" to other motorists.

^ This is exactly right!  The front steady burn red is NOT intended for warning, it is a "directive" (Stop! and or Make way!). The flashing rear amber is inteded for warning (Caution)!

It's been years and years since they've actually used that on their front-line cars. More recently they went as far as actually using two.

Lol here is a pic of the two!

 

[slash9dotnet]

Here's sync on a bus;

Wut?

I have to ask about the need for an EMS Ambulance Bus...  I could understand maybe a mass-casualty incident, but this just seems unnecessary.  Maybe someone can clarify? lol

 

[JohnMarcson]

Wut?

I have to ask about the need for an EMS Ambulance Bus...  I could understand maybe a mass-casualty incident, but this just seems unnecessary.  Maybe someone can clarify? lol

They are not uncommon in many major EMS systems.  They can be anything from a multi person triage center to a communications hub to a rehab facility.  The concept has been around in New York, Toronto and other major US and Canadian cities for a long time.  

 

[lafd55]

Look at that sync, that's what I want to see.

 

[Ben G]

Ontario EMS has very strict rules when it comes to equipment and lighting. All governed under the Ontario Ambulance Act. White to the rear has been in use for over 20 years (since I was in EMS).


I know of one FD/EMS chief in southern Ontario who had a Whelen Liberty on his SUV with a non sync flash pattern. Since he was also the EMS chief he ran ALS calls as part of his duties. When he had his mandatory annual inspection the Ontario Ministry of Health inspector almost pulled his licence due to non compliance on that SUV


Toronto EMS has run buses for 25+ years and has a fuel fleet of support vehicles as well


Ben

 

[Phillyrube]

Speaking of buses, a squad I used to run with in the early 70s had these:

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[unlisted]

Speaking of buses, a squad I used to run with in the early 70s had these:

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Those last two photos look more like a rehab/canteen unit.

 

[Phillyrube]

Those last two photos look more like a rehab/canteen unit.

That is correct.  The black and white photo is the "Disaster Unit", full OR set-up with a couple beds in back.

 

[delcofirecop]

That is correct.  The black and white photo is the "Disaster Unit", full OR set-up with a couple beds in back.

 2nd alarmers right outside philly? Or the 2nd alarmers in philly?

 

[Phillyrube]

 2nd alarmers right outside philly? Or the 2nd alarmers in philly?

2nd Alarmers in Willow Grove

 

[Station 3]

That Bus responding Code 3 is actually called the "Boulder Bus" it responds to boulders location when ever he needs Mt Dew and Ritos and also checks his vitals and such. It's fully staffed with Taco Bell staff and even has a RN nurse and a team of Mexican Certified Nurses Assistants to rotate him from his chair at work as to get the blood moving on his buttock.