AHS EMS showed off new ambulances featuring design enhancements that have made the patient compartment safer for patients & paramedics. Among the changes: Improved overall layout and seat design to encourage seatbelt use, rounded corners on interior surfaces to prevent injuries, and additional work surfaces.
There are nearly 420 ambulances in the AHS EMS fleet province-wide, and between 60 to 70 older ambulances are replaced with new vehicles every year. All new ambulances incorporate the study’s recommended changes. There is no extra cost for the modifications. More than two-thirds of all AHS EMS ambulances already include some of the design changes.
