Ambulances in Massachusetts just for the historical record
Publicly owned ambulances in Massachusetts have flashing lights and sirens - they are typically staffed by 2 people - they typically respond to medical emergencies that are called in by the public via the 911 telephone system - these might be municipal, fire department, ambulance squad, or police department ambulances. Privately owned ambulances in Massachusetts have flashing lights and sirens, or staffed by 2 people, and respond to emergencies or "non emergencies". "Non emergencies" are typically pre-scheduled transports of a patient to or from a nursing home or hospital. Private ambulance companies also operate "chair cars". Chair cars do not have flashing lights nor sirens. Chair cars are staffed by one person, and are used to transport people in wheelchairs to medical appointments. Publicly operated chair cars are called "para transit" - they are adjuncts to the public transit systems - they are used by disabled people. Ambulances are staffed by EMTs or paramedics. Chair cars are staffed by people with minimal medical training (maybe just CPR). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/massfire?hl=en.
