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NPFC - KKK-A-1822

STAR-OF-LIFE AMBULANCE

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Organization: NPFC
Publication Date: 1 January 1990
Status: inactive
Page Count: 69
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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 FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. THE AMBULANCES ARE FRONT OR REAR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×2) OR FOUR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×4) 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.

THE AMBULANCE IS DEFINED AS A VEHICLE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WHICH PROVIDES: A DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT; A PATIENT COMPARTMENT TO ACCOMMODATE AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)/PARAMEDIC AND TWO LITTER PATIENTS (ONE PATIENT LOCATED ON THE PRIMARY COT AND A SECONDARY PATIENT ON A FOLDING LITTER LOCATED ON THE SQUAD BENCH) SO POSITIONED THAT THE PRIMARY PATIENT CAN BE GIVEN INTENSIVE LIFE-SUPPORT DURING TRANSIT; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR EMERGENCY CARE AT THE SCENE AS WELL AS DURING TRANSPORT; TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION; AND, WHEN NECESSARY, EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHT RESCUE/EXTRICATION PROCEDURES. THE AMBULANCE SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO AFFORD SAFETY, COMFORT, AND AVOID AGGRAVATION OF THE PATIENT'S INJURY OR ILLNESS.

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 RELIABLY FUNCTION IN PRE-HOSPITAL OR OTHER MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.

THE AMBULANCE MANUFACTURER/CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH THE PURCHASER(S) CITING THIS SPECIFICATION AN AUTHENTICATED CERTIFICATION AND LABEL (SEE 3.19) THAT CERTIFIES A "STAR OF LIFE" AMBULANCE AND EQUIPMENT COMPLYING WITH THIS SPECIFICATION AND APPLICABLE AMENDMENTS (IF ANY) IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE (SEE 4.3). AMBULANCE VEHICLES SO CERTIFIED MAY DISPLAY THE REGISTERED "STAR OF LIFE" SYMBOL, AS DEFINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), SEE FIGURE 4.

THE AUTHORIZED "STAR OF LIFE" AMBULANCES SHALL BE OF THE FOLLOWING (TO SPECIFY, SEE 6.2-B & C):

NOTE

FOR OPTIONAL ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) APPLICATIONS, USERS SHOULD CONSIDER SPECIFYING A MODULAR (TYPE I OR III) AMBULANCE. MODULAR AMBULANCES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE AND COMPARTMENTATION FOR CARDIAC MONITORS, DRUG CASES, ETC. THE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CONFIGURATION IS STANDARD ON ALL TYPES.

TYPE I - CONVENTIONAL TRUCK, CAB-CHASSIS WITH MODULAR AMBULANCE BODY (SEE 3.1.2 AND FIGURE 1).

CLASS 1 - TWO REAR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×2). CONFIGURATION A OR B.

CLASS 2 - FOUR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×4). CONFIGURATION A OR B.

CONFIGURATION A - ELEVATING COT AND SQUAD BENCH FOR ALS (SEE 3.1.5.1 AND 3.11.4).

CONFIGURATION B - ELEVATING COT AND A SQUAD BENCH FOR BLS (SEE 3.1.5.2).

TYPE II - STANDARD VAN, INTEGRAL CAB-BODY AMBULANCE (SEE 3.1.3 AND FIGURE 2).

CLASS 1 - TWO REAR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×2). CONFIGURATION A** OR B.

CLASS 2 - FOUR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×4).* CONFIGURATION A** OR B.

TYPE III - CUTAWAY VAN, CAB-CHASSIS WITH INTEGRAL OR CONTAINERIZED MODULAR BODY AMBULANCE (SEE 3.1.4 AND FIGURE 3).

CLASS 1 - TWO REAR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×2). CONFIGURATION A OR B.

CLASS 2 - FOUR WHEEL DRIVEN (4×4).* CONFIGURATION A OR B.

CONFIGURATION A - ELEVATING COT AND SQUAD BENCH FOR ALS (SEE 3.1.5.1 & 3.11.4).

CONFIGURATION B - ELEVATING COT AND SQUAD BENCH FOR BLS (SEE 3.1.5.2).

intended Use:

THE INTENDED USE OF THIS SPECIFICATION IS TO DEFINE AND PROCURE A CERTIFIED "STAR OF LIFE" AMBULANCE.

THIS FEDERAL SPECIFICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL THE VARIETIES OF MEDICAL SERVICE... View More

Document History

July 1, 2019
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July 1, 2018
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June 27, 2011
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June 25, 2009
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December 22, 2008
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June 9, 2008
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August 1, 2007
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This specification identifies the minimum requirements for new automotive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances (except military field ambulances) built on Original Equipment Manufacturer's...
June 1, 2002
STAR-OF-LIFE AMBULANCE
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...
November 1, 1994
STAR-OF-LIFE AMBULANCE
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...
KKK-A-1822
January 1, 1990
STAR-OF-LIFE AMBULANCE
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...
June 1, 1985
STAR-OF-LIFE AMBULANCE
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July 1, 1983
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August 14, 1981
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April 1, 1981
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December 15, 1980
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April 1, 1980
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June 25, 1975
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January 2, 1974
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