Looking for EMS Gator/Golf Cart Advice

[T349]

One of the agencies I volunteer with is based on a suburban college campus. We are looking at purchasing some sort of gator/cart that would allow us to carry more equipment to the scene and preferably take patients a short distance (such as across the field or out of a residential quad) on a rear stretcher to meet the responding ambulance. I've poked around a little bit online without much luck and was hoping someone on here might be able to point me in the right direction.

Here are our basic requirements:

1)The vehicle must be enclosed.......at a minimum the driver/passenger compartment must be able to keep out the elements.....although it would be a big plus to keep the patient dry as well.

2) The cab and all compartments must be lockable. Non-lockable compartments + drunk college kids = stolen equipment and vandalism.

3) A gas or diesel powered vehicle would be optimal.......not really interested in charging a golf cart.

Hopefully something like this exists. Anyone able to suggest anything?

 

[Chimpie]

Talk to your local golf cart dealer. They should have brochures for such a cart.

 

[viccitylifeguard]

ill try and post a pic of the one my school has it doesnt have any locking cabinents but can carry 5 including one on a backboard works very well for us here in edmonton alberta even in the snow

 

[Markhk]

Very high end: ASAP vehicles
http://www.asap911.com/index.php

If you already have a gator and just want to retrofit one:
http://www.femcomfg.com/modular_bed.html

Another company:
http://www.e-muvr.com/

Little van that sometimes are used on college campuses:
http://www.fosterrescue.com/products/Mini-Amb Brochure.pdf

 

[DrParasite]

this is probably exactly what you are looking for. it is probably a tad pricey, but if it suits your needs, you might be able to get a grant to pay for it.

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=umdnj+pics&init=quick#!/photo.php?pid=1857322&id=767468088

 

[MMiz]

I've seen Gem Cars customized for EMS.

 

[T349]

Thanks for all the replies. The ASAP vehicles are pretty much EXACTLY what I'm looking for. I'm sure they cost a pretty penny.......anyone have a ball park estimate?

 

[Markhk]

We received a quotation from the company for about $40,000 in 2007.

Another company:
http://www.michiganfirstresponse.com/vehiclehold.aspx

And another:
http://www.cciambulancegroup.com/elamb.php
(This company can build a closed cab if required.)

 

[redcrossemt]

We have two John Deere Gator Ambulances with lots of room for equipment. They can be setup to accept a regular Ferno/Stryker stretcher, or just a backboard. You can order a front cab and, if you really need the rear covered, can custom fab that or have a company do it for you.

Approx Costs:

State-Contract 4x2 Gator TS $6,000
Bumper, Lights, Siren, etc. $1,000 (John Deere dealer and EMS suppliers)
Front Cab: $700 (http://www.thegatordepot.com/)
Med-Lite Bed: $3,000 (http://www.kimtekresearch.com/medlite.shtml)
Stretcher: $2,500 (EMS supplier)

PM me for more info and pictures.

 

[mycrofft]

Maybe a Kei car mod?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kei_car
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Carry
http://www.marutiomni.com/business/var_ambulance.asp

Not street legal, but neither is a Gator. Kei cars in various configurations are shipped in conexes from Japan. THey have little tow trucks, dump trucks, etc etc.