69 volunteer ready for two
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Tony Karsnia - Deceased - 1971-2020
September 12, 1971 - November 2, 2020
4-Place
Do you have enough stretchers around there to set it up for four? Many people who never worked in these rigs don't quite get the full effect of loading and transporting four patients.
About ten years ago, we invited Robert Shepard to give a presentation at a Northland Chapter meet. Many of you know or know of Robert; he's active here on the board and owns a restored 1975 Miller-Meteor Criterion. Robert owned and operated an ambulance service back when these rigs were in front-line service so he's very well educated on the logistics of triage (including which positions to best place certain patients) and the safest way to safely load the upper level. We've seen promotional photos of the 4-place ambulances fully loaded, but there is skill and common sense required in accomplishing that. Robert's demonstration was excellent and very educational.
Maybe I can twist his arm to give another such presentation at the 2014 PCS International Meet in Rochester, MN...
Do you have enough stretchers around there to set it up for four? Many people who never worked in these rigs don't quite get the full effect of loading and transporting four patients.
About ten years ago, we invited Robert Shepard to give a presentation at a Northland Chapter meet. Many of you know or know of Robert; he's active here on the board and owns a restored 1975 Miller-Meteor Criterion. Robert owned and operated an ambulance service back when these rigs were in front-line service so he's very well educated on the logistics of triage (including which positions to best place certain patients) and the safest way to safely load the upper level. We've seen promotional photos of the 4-place ambulances fully loaded, but there is skill and common sense required in accomplishing that. Robert's demonstration was excellent and very educational.
Maybe I can twist his arm to give another such presentation at the 2014 PCS International Meet in Rochester, MN...
It's been over 36 years since I hung a stretcher in a Cadillac with a person on it. I would like to hear what he has to say. The places where I worked spent about five minutes on this during orientation. More time was spent on how to make up the cot, paperwork related to buying gasoline, and obtaining billing information during the orientation in those days.
Ed: What is the retangular shaped trim area on the back door? Is this some kind of compartment?
Wayne Krakowski
PCS Member
We ran 2 4 stretcher units, and being in a somewhat remote area I am very familiar with the proper triage procedure for loading these units, it would be enjoyable to see it done again at the 2014 International, I would volunteer as a pt. full well knowing I would be last one in.
I'd like to see Robert demonstrate that in my Ambulet!
Yes, it is. Not the best picture, but the one I could find most quickly. But you get the idea...
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John ED Renstrom
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yes the optional cabinet. why the trap door I'll not guess but I do know they offered it with the sliding doors. the ones made out of clear or orange tinted Plexiglas. when the door is down it will just skim a cross the floor and fit under the gurney. when it's closed you can't drop it down as it catches on the gurney.
I do now have enough hangers to fill all positions thanks to Mike selling me the one he found. personnel I have only loaded 4 one time and it was in a Wayne Dodge med cruiser for practice. Robert explained to me how they did it in the good old days, in a car. much easer especially if your 20 years old. here it is with the hangers full ready to put in the last one. I would go do it but it's hanging in the 53
I do now have enough hangers to fill all positions thanks to Mike selling me the one he found. personnel I have only loaded 4 one time and it was in a Wayne Dodge med cruiser for practice. Robert explained to me how they did it in the good old days, in a car. much easer especially if your 20 years old. here it is with the hangers full ready to put in the last one. I would go do it but it's hanging in the 53
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John ED Renstrom
PCS Member
Regarding the door compartment. Thanks for the photos. I have only seen the ones with the sliding plexiglass.
John ED Renstrom
PCS Member
I could not take it any more Paul said not to put it one but if he did not want it on why did he give it to me. besides how often do you gt to see a 69 MM with a real Siren on it. one that was done we took it for a ride the poor old car has only had 100 miles put on it since I got it. we did put it to the test though . you ever see 6000 lb a pull a steep hill? here you go
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Wayne Krakowski
PCS Member
It surely is a nice looking unit,great job
Denny Shira - Deceased - 1951 - 2020
June 5, 1951 - January 29, 2020
Outstanding job,Ed!you are a master craftsman
That paint scheme looks familiar....
Brendan Martin
PCS Member
Wow. Looks awesome!! Another fine job Ed!!