November 10, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2016-34)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
R. Steve Huffman
Public Information Officer
(251) 208-7163/Fax: (251) 208-5843
E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org
MOBILE FIRE-RESCUE TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW RESCUE UNITS
Mobile Fire-Rescue has taken delivery of four new Braun Liberty Rescue Units (Ambulances). These units are the most technological advanced ambulances on the market today.
The units are built on an Ford F450 chassis with Liquid Spring Suspension, Braun SolidBody construction, EZ02 lift, MasterTech Weldon VMUX Electrical System, Weldon Link 2, Motorola VML WiFi Router for real time diagnostics for fleet monitoring 24/7 and for transmitting EKG’s to hospital emergency rooms and many other features.
The units have been placed into service and are currently assigned to Rescue 3 (Central Fire Station), Rescue 6 (Edwards Station-Hillcrest Rd), Rescue 23 (Sirmon Station-Airport/Florida) and Rescue 24 (Lathan Station-Maryvale/DIP).
The units replace older units which will be placed in reserve.
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