The right resource, right staffing, right call.
TVF&R responds to over 30,000 incidents a year. Approximately 80% of those calls are medical emergencies and requests for public assistance. To respond to situations that are not life- or property-threatening, TVF&R has a strategic tool – the CAR.
The CAR—with one paramedic—is a cost-effective option for responding to situations that don’t require a traditional fire engine and four-person crew. In addition, these 4-wheel drive units are better able to navigate congested streets and icy roadways, and access off-road emergencies. The CAR is outfitted with basic equipment and supplies, and a data terminal with computerized response maps and instantaneous information on every 9-1-1 call. The CARs will be strategically based at specific fire stations, and deployed to work 4/10-hr shifts, after analyzing years of incident data to pinpoint exactly where and when these types of calls typically occur.
Approximately 100,000 incidents were analyzed to identify situations appropriate for a Car and single responder. The Car responds to non life-threatening medical and public service calls such as abdominal pain, ground level falls, headaches, odor investigations, sick persons, fire alarms, and smoke detector problems. Although the majority of situations responded to by the Car will be non emergency, the Car can be upgraded to respond more quickly – or the paramedic can call for more units – if a situation worsens.
While the vehicle we arrive in may look different, what hasn’t changed is the committed and professional TVF&R paramedic inside! We are proud to serve you with the right resource and right staffing when you call.
See our new Cars in action in the video below:
To learn more about our Cars, click here.
