NETS 1
| NETS 1 | 2002 Freightliner Fl-60 Quad Cab |
| Engine: | 7.2L Detroit Diesel |
| Horsepower: | 325HP |
| Braking: | Air over Hydraulic with Engine Retarder |
| Suspension | Air Ride |
| Ambulance: | Horton Emergency Vehicles |
| Seating: | 4 Front, 4 Rear |
| Specials: | Satellite Phone, Laptop, GPS Tracking, Refrigerator, (2) Heat & A/C Systems, Headset Communications, VHF/UHF/800MHZ Radios, Onspot tire chains, Vanner Inverter, & Stadco Cellpac 10KW Standby Generator. |
NETS 1 was designed to be a Mobile Intensive Care Unit for Neonates.
Multiple strobes make up the light package, Opticom traffic controller, dual air horns, Whelen siren, and an Isolette lift in the rear.
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Example of an Opticom Traffic System |
Isolette Lift |
This Ambulance can hold 2 stretchers, 2 isolettes, or 1 isolette and 1 stretcher.
There is constant communication in this ambulance at all times with headsets at each seat so providers can talk to everyone regardless if they are upfront or in the back of the ambulance. The headsets are also hooked through the trucks cell phones so you can talk via the headsets to Medical Command. The headsets are also configured through the statewide Med 9 UHF radio system. This allows communication with (UVa Medcom) hands free. We also use satellites phones thus allowing for a nationwide cell coverage area. The satellite phone doubles as a GPS tracker that is configured in Medcom so they can track down the ambulance at any given point and check its progress on calls.
NETS 1 was delivered and placed in-service 1st due in May of 2002. It has transported thousands of newborns safely over its years of service. In August of 2006 NETS 2 was placed in-service as 1st due and sending NETS 1 to 2nd due (1st due in snow and ice) with over 170,000 miles! In mid 2008 NETS 1 will go back to Horton Emergency Vehicles to have the ambulance box refurbished and remounted on a new chassis.
More Pictures of NETS 1
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