Vehicles/Rescue
Ambulances
Medic candidates start with a familiar bulky ambulance model. It is deceptively quick and equipped with the essentials for emergency response.
Upfitted Ford Chassis Cab's are a popular and practical Ambulance format. The large rear cabins can fit deployable stretchers and passengers comfortably.
Rank and training dependant, the Ambulances available include:
- AG Ambulance
- F550 Super Duty Extended Cab
Ultility Trucks and Engines
Medics are responsible for responding to fires and biohazards.
Chemical or acetone leaks are lethal with even short exposure; Hazmat Trucks are marked with biohazard symbols to warn off the public. These vehicles are also appropriate in the instance of an infectious outbreak.
Fire Engines are equipped with water reservoirs and hosepipes necessary for extinguishing fires. They may need to respond to wildfires, burning cars, or grease fires at fast-food restaurants. Other rescue engines are also equipped with ladders for emergencies out of reach.
Rank and training dependant, the Trucks and Engines available include:
- Fire Hazmat Truck
- Pierce Velocity Engine
- Pierce Velocity Heavy Rescue
- Pierce Enforcer Ladder
Fast Response Vehicles
The Fast Response Unit (FRU) is a division of experienced medics equipped with speedy vehicles to respond to callouts faster than service members in bulkier ambulances.
Speedy vehicles such as the Dodge Charger are available in the appropriate liveries for the FRU. The FRU motorbike is a unique option for fast-response calls. The motorbike can seat two riders and panniers are equipped that are perfect for carrying supplies.
Rank and training dependant, the FRU Vehicles available include:
- Dodge Charger
- Ford Raptor
- Medic Motorbike
Tactical Response Vehicles
The Tactical Response Unit (TRU) can respond to callouts in red zones or while martial law is in effect.
The TRU Tiger is an appropriately armoured and marked vehicle. This vehicle is reserved for high-ranking medical personnel.
Aquatic Vehicles
Scuba-trained medics can deploy the Longfin - a stylish speedboat - on water-based callouts.
Rank and training dependant, the only medic boat available is:
- Longfin
Aircraft
Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) or HMED units are ideal for fast response to less accessible locations.
The Jayhawk has a deployable basket perfect for retrieving stranded persons in water or quick pickups in uneven terrain.
Rank and training dependant, the aircraft available include:
- Euro 135
- Jayhawk
Command Vehicles
High-ranking medical staff are granted cars. These vehicles are a low-profile option compared to the larger ambulances; they can still be used for callouts.
Rank dependant, the command vehicles available include:
- Ford Explorer ‘20
- Chevrolet Tahoe LS’15
- Range Rover
- Dodge Charger SRT
Other Vehicles
Stretcher
While classified as a vehicle, the stretcher is used more like a tool. A single person (or NPC) can occupy a stretcher and be carted around and loaded on and off certain EMS vehicles. Stretchers are essential when responding to "unconscious person" missions or house calls.
A medic can take, load, and store a stretcher using their Windows key or scroll wheel.
Drones
Medical drones can be deployed to assist in healing injured parties. The drone requires a UAV terminal to pilot the craft.
Mobile Operations Center
Ideal for longer stakeouts or checkpoints, the Mobile Operations Center is a large van equipped with monitoring stations, equipment storage, and meeting rooms.
Organ Transport Truck
Occasionally, an Organ Transport Truck breaks down. The emergency services can respond by collecting the vehicle, driving it to a rescue facility, and unloading the human organs. While the truck is visible to all on the island, the Fire and Rescue Service are the only citizens permitted to drive or interact with the vehicle.
History
Retired Vehicles
Many vehicles are removed from the medical fleet—notably, the Ford F550 Utility, Jetski, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) combo. The utility model of the popular Ford Ambulance was equipped with a flatbed large enough to load Jetskis and ATVs. Both the Jetski and ATV were retired from EMS's repertoire.
Another retired aquatic vehicle was the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) - a durable high-capacity rescue boat.
Old Organ Transport
The original Organ Transport Van was a slow-moving truck modelled similarly to the other Transport Truck missions. It was slow and loud as fuck and you had to lockpick the bastard. Texas Life saw Organ Transport update to a nimbler panel van model.
Credit
Mitchell Murphy - Photo of a serviceman in front of an FFR Mobile Operations Center. Thank you for your submission to the Wiki Photo Competition!
Garrett Winters - Photo of Jayhawk and basket from Medic Discord.