Houston FD Electric Ambulances

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Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s pace

HFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”

www.click2houston.com

Who in their right mind would think this was a good idea? Looks like they skipped the Beta testing phase.

Wonder who got the "finder's fee"?

 

[CFDMarshal]

This whole idea makes me vomit! sorry!

 

[Lebby]

The FDNY uses a similar system on their ambulances, without any big issues.

 

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Note how everyone is politely claiming ignorance of the problem. I would too. This is all on the last Mayor. His pals were likely delighted with the contract. Firefighters know this is just one more thing to break down. It's hard to charge a battery when the temperature is always at least 90 to 100 degrees from May through September.

I frequently drive past Frazer Ambulance over on Rampart Street. I've seen an ambulance from Memphis Fire Department parked in their yard. They've got great graphics on their rigs although I think that they gave up on the unique green foot and back steps.