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So the 40,50 and 60 series units are what would be called "jump companies" as the Engine or Truck company members that they are located with would "jump" on the ambulance if called for. Since the Engines and Trucks run with 4 men and the Med Units run with 2 men do two of the Engine or Truck men stay at the station if a 40,50 or 60 series ambulance gets called for or do the remaining 2 men follow the ambulance to the scene on the Engine or Truck company ? Thanks for the information.
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Just the 2 firefighters go on the medic. The rated men don't have to ride it (Driver and officer). The company is out of service until they get back.
On the 50 series(Bariatric units). Wherever they are assigned, that company goes out of service with it. Usually the whole crew goes to have extra manpower on the scene. All we do is load them up and go! A medic unit and EMS supervisor is usually on the scene asking for it so all we do is assist and transport.
So the 40,50 and 60 series units are what would be called "jump companies" as the Engine or Truck company members that they are located with would "jump" on the ambulance if called for. Since the Engines and Trucks run with 4 men and the Med Units run with 2 men do two of the Engine or Truck men stay at the station if a 40,50 or 60 series ambulance gets called for or do the remaining 2 men follow the ambulance to the scene on the Engine or Truck company ? Thanks for the information.
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Just the 2 firefighters go on the medic. The rated men don't have to ride it (Driver and officer). The company is out of service until they get back.
On the 50 series(Bariatric units). Wherever they are assigned, that company goes out of service with it. Usually the whole crew goes to have extra manpower on the scene. All we do is load them up and go! A medic unit and EMS supervisor is usually on the scene asking for it so all we do is assist and transport.
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