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THROUGH THE YEARS WE’VE INTRODUCED MANY ITEMS STEMMING FROM OUR THEORY OF
Safety Through Color
IN 2004 WE INTRODUCED
Driver Intention Lights


In order to increase a medics ability to use peripheral vision to increase the awareness of potential obstructions within their operating space, we use brightly colored components in our ambulances. Yellow handle bars are standard in all of our vehicles, with the option of yellow doorway strips, running boards, and overhead door padding. The padding itself minimizes the severity of potential injury while the bright color provides a subconscious reminder of the placement of the doorway’s edge.

Strategically placed reflectors have been a part of our model designs since 1998. More recently, we have added high visibility decals on the inside of the doors adding to the conspicuity of the entryway, because safety concerns don’t disappear when the vehicle stops.

A medics awareness of the drivers intentions can greatly improve their ability to determine appropriate timing for patient drug administration and assistance. As an extra measure of safety and as part of our commitment to providing your crews with appropriate decision making tools, we now offer the option of driver intention lights on all of our vehicles.



IN 2003 WE INTRODUCED OUR INNOVATIVE
O2 to Go System

Our intent with this ergonomic portable oxygen system is to provide another tool useful for preventing avoidable injuries while increasing the speed with which medical assistance can be provided. Loading and unloading a large oxygen tank can be done with great ease via our secure ramp and tank carrier system.


IN 2003 WE UNVEILED OUR
Prismatic High Visibility Decals and the EVCON Scoring System

After literally searching the world for answers and determining that extensive research was desperately needed, Crestline accepted the challenge, conducted the necessary research, and developed the EVCON scoring system. Our High Visibility Emergency Decal Package consolidates the four factors of conspicuity into one cohesive design. Using prismatic decaling material, and our calculated approach to the pattern and design, you can feel confident that your crews are as safe as possible. Be seen to be safe!


IN 2000 WE INTRODUCED OUR
Squad Bench Safety Net

Our squad bench safety net is specifically designed to handle sudden stress. The materials, shape, stitching patterns and mounting mechanisms are designed to withstand extreme pressures and strains, and the mounting points are carefully chosen so as to incorporate the strength of the ambulance frame. To demonstrate just how serious we are about safety, our testing procedures involve 5000 lb pull tests!


IN 2004 WE INTRODUCED OUR
Side Facing Safety Bucket Seat with 4 Point Harness and Thermoformed Upholstery

Our unique side facing bucket seat design has been mimicked but has never been replaced. The 4 point harness adds stability for the medics particularly in areas of rough terrain or when weaving through traffic. This seat features thermoformed upholstery, which we’ve been producing since 1984 in an effort to reduce the risk of bodily fluids contaminating the elements within the patient compartment.