scope:

This document covers certified, tested, commercial type, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances (except military field ambulances) built on chassis that are suitable for the intended application and meet the requirements herein. The ambulances are front or rear wheel driven (4x2) or four wheel driven (4x4) and warranted as specified in Section 6. This document may be used to procure an ambulance and the applicable additional systems and equipment. Purchasers should follow the ordering data in Paragraph 6.2 to aid them with the preparation of their specification, requisition, and contract.

PURPOSE.

The purpose of this document is to describe ambulances which are authorized to display the "Star of Life" symbol®. It establishes minimum specifications, test parameters, and essential criteria for ambulance design, performance, equipment, appearance, and to provide a practical degree of standardization. The object is to provide ambulances that are nationally recognized, properly constructed, easily maintained, and, when professionally staffed and provisioned, will function reliably in pre-hospital or other mobile emergency medical service.

intended Use:

The intended use of this specification is to define and procure a certified "Star of Life" ambulance.