[LSFD] New Lifeguard and TEMS Ambulances

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NEW LIFEGUARD AND TEMS AMBULANCES
18th of April, 2022
LSFD Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Schneider

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The Los Santos Fire Department welcomed new vehicles to the fleet on Monday, 4th of April, 2022. Lifeguard ambulance LR-10 and Tactical EMS ambulance TEMS-2 were delivered in the afternoon hours to the city port. With the help of the Port Authority, the Support Services division from the LSFD safely transported the vehicles to the maintenance garage near station 7 in El Burro. The new vehicles were a scheduled purchase and both ambulances were put into full service.

(LSFD accepting both vehicles in the port along with the Port Authority, credits: Lyla Avery)

 

The new ambulances are the same model as the rest of our ambulance fleet (2020 Vapid Sandking 450) but they both come with the addition of new features unique to our community. For example, the Lifeguard ambulance (LR-10) has special tires that allow the vehicle to be deployed in the sand, combined with a 4x4 drive. The Tactical EMS ambulance (TEMS-2) has a special black livery as can be seen in the pictures down below and also special tactical equipment. Both ambulances were manufactured in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

The Tactical EMS ambulance (TEMS-2) will be stationed at station 7 in El Burro. Tactical EMS is a unit of specially trained and experienced paramedics ("tactical medics") within the Los Santos Fire Department whose purpose is to provide care in places where an active threat is present. Tactical medics work closely with the Police Department's SWAT team, and Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau. The vehicle will be used in situations like active shooters, hostage situations, barricaded suspects, riot situations, bomb threats, and other situations requiring the deployment of TEMS. The vehicle is equipped with additional tactical equipment for TEMS so it's a bit heavier than a regular ambulance.

 

The Lifeguard ambulance (LR-10) will be stationed at Lifeguard Tower One in Vespucci. All lifeguards are trained in basic life support (EMT) like the rest of the department, some also have an advanced life support license (paramedics). The ambulance is going to be used for transport and 911 calls in the area of Vespucci and Del Perro. The Lifeguard Rescue has been reworked from the ground up to be a bit lighter than typical Rescues and it has better off-road capabilities. It is carrying the same equipment as other regular rescues.

 

Employees and members of the units will go through appropriate training before both vehicles are going to be released into service. Citizens of Los Santos can already meet with our new lifeguard ambulance in the area of Vespucci and Del Perro, the vehicle was released to full service on Saturday 9th, April 2022. The TEMS ambulance was released into full service one week later and was already used in several deployments. We'd like to thank Vapid Motor Company for the delivery and services the company provided.

 

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