Ambulance Quick Facts

• Each Ambulance is New York State Certified by the DOH

• All ambulances are equipped with power stretchers

• Ambulances generally cost in excess of $250,000 which does not include the equipment stocked on the trucks

• The lifespan of a HF ambulance is about 12 years

• The trucks are rotated weekly between First Due, Second Due, and Third Due to calls, in order to reduce wear and tear

• Every crew is required to complete a vehicle check in the beginning of their shift to ensure every vehicle has all required equipment and is working as necessary to respond and treat patients

Ambulances

Ambulances serve as Harpur’s Ferry’s primary response vehicles and are the exclusive mode of patient transport to local emergency departments. Each unit is fully staffed at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level, ensuring high-quality prehospital care. Our ambulances are equipped with powered stretchers to enhance patient comfort and reduce provider injury risk, along with state-of-the-art safety features to support secure operations both en route and on scene. The ongoing maintenance, safety, and readiness of our fleet are managed by the Vehicle Maintenance Officer, under the oversight of the Operations Director.

FLYCARS

“Flycar” is a term used to describe non-transport emergency response medical vehicles. Flycars are a key element of Harpur’s Ferry’s response fleet, primarily used to provide rapid response to the scene of medical emergencies. These vehicles are utilized by on-call officers, supplemental paramedics, and other qualified members to ensure timely arrival of care providers ahead of the transporting ambulance or to supplement the responding ambulance with additional or specialty crew resources. While their main purpose is to expedite response, each flycar is also equipped with Advanced Life Support capabilities, enabling high-level medical care when needed. Outfitted with the latest safety features, they help ensure safe and effective operations in both transit and on scene. Maintenance and readiness are managed by the Vehicle Maintenance Officer under the supervision of the Operations Director.

Special Response Vehicles

Harpur’s Ferry maintains a fleet of specialized response vehicles designed to support operations in challenging environments, during large-scale incidents, and at special events both on and off campus.