FLORIDA RIGS

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[quote name='poindexter6' timestamp='1313265132' post='452792']

When I think of Rumper or Rescue-Pumper, I think of an ambulance that also has a pump, hose and water. I never would have thought of a Pumper/Engine that can also transport a patient. Where the hell does the stretcher go? Does it load in and out of the passenger side? Seems very interesting, yet very unnecessary.

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I'm not in the industry so don't take my opinion for gospel - however I believe it is a worthwhile experiment in this case because the station in question is more or less in the middle of a 70 mile stretch of desolate roadway between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, where any incident in the middle has to draw from both sides and the response time can be significant, especially for ALS ground transport. This station was built in the last couple of years at a rest stop about 20 miles away from Weston (suburban Fort Lauderdale), so response times are much improved although still pushing the limit in life-or-death situations. What they need is a dedicated helicopter but obviously that would be far outside the available funds...