Ambulance Toolboxes

[scribble]

Uh...we HAD jumper cables...

Other than that I think we had a crowbar (required by the state) and whatever multi tool you did or didn't carry for when you get locked out and dispatch tells you to break into the rig...

but no, No tire iron, pliers, wrench, whistle, etc.

[AMRemt]

That must be one hell of a happy place to work at. Can you fax me an app?
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

I wish

The whole purpose of hand tools on the trucks was not so that we could work on them, but so that we had a basic set of hand tools should we need them on a call.

We used to carry a few wrenches, screwdrivers, rope, hacksaw, and 3 LB hammer.
Not for truck use but as extrication equipment, they took them out as we are not supposed to do extrication, that is Fires job.

[lerue]

We used to have screwdriver set, crowbar, tyre wrench, jack, spanners (wrenchs) pliers electric heavy duty, jump leads, torch, and WD40. ( not sure if you have this brand in America but it was an oil for loosening nuts that were rusted on). They don't allow us to carry anything now, mechanics come out if breakdown, contract with tyre company for punctures. Fire brigade get to cut up the vehicles.

[bcvfdlt52]

Heres all ya need -

WD40
Duct Tape
Leatherman or Gerber tool (your preference)
Hammer
and a big set of Channel Lock pliers or the like

you can damn near fix anything or at least thats what I'm told here in the south.

www.wd40.com or see this www.ducttapeguys.com

[scribble]

Heres all ya need -

WD40
Duct Tape
Leatherman or Gerber tool (your preference)
Hammer
and a big set of Channel Lock pliers or the like

you can damn near fix anything or at least thats what I'm told here in the south.

www.wd40.com or see this www.ducttapeguys.com

Somewhere I have an autographed copy of the duct tape book II.

[cwl3gemt]

Heres all ya need -

WD40
Duct Tape
Leatherman or Gerber tool (your preference)
Hammer
and a big set of Channel Lock pliers or the like

you can damn near fix anything or at least thats what I'm told here in the south.

www.wd40.com or see this www.ducttapeguys.com

you forgot baleing wire.

[codeblue603]

don't forget cell phone to call some one that use them when radio does not work.

[Medic_QT]

I don't know how many times I've needed wire cutters or pliers on runs. Never fails that some kid gets some appendage trapped in their bike spokes.

[medic_in_2009]

In the EMS backwards state of PA we are required to carry the following tools for our ambulance license and all ambulances in the state should be carrying them:

Access Equipment:
Large Screwdriver, Phillips and
slotted (1 each)
Pliers (1 ea) (slip joint, lineman's
needle nose, arc joint and locking)
Hand-held Sledgehammer (3 lbs) (1)
Impact metal Cutting Tool (1)
Short pry-bar (1)-12"
Cold Chisel (7"X3/4") (1)
Hacksaw w/2 extra blades (1)
Adjustable Wrench-10"" (1)
Center Punch (1)
Gloves (leather) (2 pairs)
Hard-Hat and goggles (2)

In addition to this equipment my service carries a set of irons (flat head axe and halligan bar, an electric sawzall, a battery powered sawzall, jumper cables, turnout coats, and jumper cables.

[prncssmdc]

WI is very similar to PA it sounds like. Every ambulance is required to carry certain tools and the state imspector WILL look for each and everyone of those tools on your rig annually.

That being said, can't say that I've ever needed them to date...but then most of our calls involve some form of fire dept personnel that are more than happy to use their big tools to rip stuff up. Or fix it...but usually rip stuff up.