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LITTLETON, Colo. — It’s a new twist on an old service. Littleton Fire Rescue is launching two new programs to get emergency crews out the door faster, safer and with the goal of saving the department and its patients money.
Littleton Fire Rescue is one of the first to use what they call a “Quick Car.” When traditional fire trucks and medic units are sent out, a lot of wear and tear happens to the trucks, and the apparatus can be held up from fighting fires. But the Quick Car may be the fix.
In an emergency, seconds matter. So does making sure people get the right kind of medical care. It’s why fire departments send medic units and fire engines in tandem. But an ambulance ride can cost a bundle.
Read full story: Littleton’s ‘Quick Cars’ Save Time, Free Up Other Emergency Vehicles