The Top 3 Essential Emergency Vehicle Types You Need to Know About

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In this week’s episode of Heroes Next Door, Mike heads to Wildwood, NJ, during the NJ State Fire Convention to explore the different types of ambulances used by EMS professionals across America. Tom Fuller from Defender Emergency Group joins Mike for a detailed walkthrough of three main types of ambulances:
Type 1: Truck Front Ambulance
Type 2: Van-Style Ambulance
Type 3: Hybrid of Van Front with Truck Back
Each type serves specific needs and can be fully customized for different departments. Whether you're looking for a custom build or a demo model, Tom explains how these units offer flexibility and functionality for any EMS crew.
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[@johnlebzelter4208]

Been coming down to WW, NJ for 36 years Mike! Attended Fireman’s convention weekend a few times. I’m actually down here now! I sure hope you got to see the parade….when I saw it, well I have never seen so much fire apparatus in one parade!!!😁 I saw 18 wheelers that were “tankers” down here in NJ. Just a truly awesome experience.

[@VincentTuberion]

8:05 As the designer of the graphics for the UB Ambulance, I appreciate the shoutout! Im glad that so many people love the design, combining UBEMS's traditional mascot and colors with their modernized unique stripe pattern. Medix did a fantastic job of working with the images I provided to get them onto the rig! Although I am a member of the Fire Department here, not EMS (yet) 😅 I am glad that I was able to design their chief vehicle and Ambulance and hope I can do work for more agencies!

[@tommmarree3689]

LOVE this channel! Please keep em coming!!!!

[@chillithedog8985]

What about the huge freightliner chassis ambulances

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Agreed. Defender just does not offer them.

[@rp1645]

YES saw all FD rigs in southern Florida go with the bigger truck cab with EMS being an extended cab with no full size doors, then some were (4) door rigs. They all had Federal (Q) coaster biggest most powerful most penetrating 😊 that wording is from the 1970s FF magazine that I loved reading all the advertising in the magazine 😊❤😊 lots of old school Federal (184) type beacons and the glass dome round type Federal made.

[@Colin_In_VK]

In South Australia we have Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans as most ambulances, they look smaller than your type 2, but seem to have a lot more room than yours, looks like they need to redesign the Ford Van interior.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

There are some Mercedes ambulance here too. It just this company does not have the contract with those. Other will. There are also dodge truck fronts, and even international and freightliners for the big ones. Again the defender group just does not use them. 👍🏻

[@rp1645]

Thank you for doing the explanation of the (3) different types of EMS rigs. 😊. Super interesting and that customer has so many designs they can customize the back box to meet the needs of the owners On my 2000 year F-250 it said that the PU could not be charged to Ambulance configuration ( voided warranty) can you tell me or anyone who might know more information on that issue. How do they get a chassis that doesn't void the warranty. Is this something the Ambulance manufacturer ( shop) work with lets just say Ford, to get a warranty on chassis after the custom rear box area of rig is then designed. I have never understood how Ambulance can still get a chassis ( especially if there is a engine issue) how is this stuff covered for warranty. Again just asking the question

[@daveyoder9231]

One point that sometimes gets lost between USA and UK/ EU service is the greater distances involved in transport here, particularly west of the Atlantic coast. Plus harsher conditions and terrain. Good video!

[@kevinbell4922]

Totally enjoy keeping up with this channel!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Glad you enjoy it!