This is an example of the third generation design of the unique Paris pump-ambulance "PS" unit. It is a quite different configuration from the newer Gen IV and Gen V units.
These IIIs are still in service at a few locations, but I think they must be mostly on reserve status by now.
They required the stretcher to be loaded in through the quadruple folding doors on the right side, and the patient shared the rear cabin with three of the five person firefighter crew, which was not necessarily the most sanitary environment!
Both earlier and the newer designs can be seen on the Renault pages on this site. BSPP have certainly improved this unit over the years, and with 83% of their calls being EMS runs, it's no surprise they are sticking with this dual purpose concept.
These IIIs are still in service at a few locations, but I think they must be mostly on reserve status by now.
They required the stretcher to be loaded in through the quadruple folding doors on the right side, and the patient shared the rear cabin with three of the five person firefighter crew, which was not necessarily the most sanitary environment!
Both earlier and the newer designs can be seen on the Renault pages on this site. BSPP have certainly improved this unit over the years, and with 83% of their calls being EMS runs, it's no surprise they are sticking with this dual purpose concept.
Added by Rob Johnson on 28 June 2017.