With a 2-inch lift kit, upgraded suspension, and bigger tires, these new ambulances respond to calls in sandy, rocky terrain where typical ambulances can’t go.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — It’s not the typical ambulance we’re used to seeing out on the road. Designed specifically for the back country, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire’s newest addition to the San Diego fleet can off-road in all types of terrain. CBS 8 rode along for a test drive on Proctor Valley Road near Jamul to see what the new ambulance is capable of.
“It’s good for a variety of different terrains. This is the kind of environment it’s going to thrive in,” said Fire Captain Mike Cornette with CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire while steering the ambulance over bumpy terrain. “With the all-wheel drive, it’s very stable. It has plenty of power and plenty of traction.”
At one point, Fire Captain Cornette …
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