Mangalore International Airport Adds Two New Crash Ambulances: Check Out

Mangalore International Airport Adds Two New Crash Ambulances: Check Out

Mangalore International Airport (MIA) has added two new state-of-the-art crash ambulances to its automobile pool. The new crash ambulances will replace the existing ambulances that have reached the end of their utility span. The airport also has a third crash ambulance that will be on standby.

The DGCA norms warrant that the airport, a Category 7 facility, to have two crash ambulances. Specially fabricated as per specifications given by the airport, the ambulances, with wider body, will house five stretchers to ferry people during emergencies. The ambulances have inbuilt space for two oxygen cylinders of 50 kg capacity each. Connected in parallel, these cylinders supply piped oxygen to the outlet point at the stretchers. There is an inbuilt alarm system to indicate when oxygen level drops below critical limit. The ambulance is air-conditioned and has fans and blowers that ensure that cool air reaches all corners. There is seating arrangement for a paramedical or medical staff to travel with the occupants. Provision has also been made for a mini water tank that will supply water to a mini wash basin and a dust bin to ensure hygiene. A fire extinguisher has been provided for safety. An LED clock too has been installed inside the ambulance.

The two ambulances have been placed under the command of Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) unit.