This is the standard BSPP ambulance, and is what would be described as a Basic Life Support Unit in the USA; it is normally staffed by three EMT level qualified firefighters, rather than paramedic personnel.
The Brigade operates well over 100 of these basic van-based ambulances, but also has more than 30 "reanimation" ambulances for more serious life-threatening emergencies. These are the equivalent of Advanced Life Support Units, staffed by paramedics. They look different, as they have a larger, boxy custom body on a chassis cab.
In addition, there are also another hundred-plus PS combination light pumper and BLS ambulance trucks, staffed by five crew including EMTs, which respond both to fires and medical calls, as required...
The Brigade operates well over 100 of these basic van-based ambulances, but also has more than 30 "reanimation" ambulances for more serious life-threatening emergencies. These are the equivalent of Advanced Life Support Units, staffed by paramedics. They look different, as they have a larger, boxy custom body on a chassis cab.
In addition, there are also another hundred-plus PS combination light pumper and BLS ambulance trucks, staffed by five crew including EMTs, which respond both to fires and medical calls, as required...
Added by Rob Johnson on 28 May 2018.