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Alpha Three is a 1999 Ford Explorer, with
modifications done to allow it to work in a
first response role. It has a strobe lightbar
package, wig-wag headlights and strobes.
It carries the same walk-in equipment that
the ambulances carry, and some additional
immobilization gear. These units stock
some bulk amounts of drugs and supplies
so they can stay out and work consecutive
calls if necessary.

Presently this unit has been removed from service. Its service area is now handled by Medic Six.

Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) -- An emergency response medical unit that is equivalent to a standard EMS response unit with only two differences: one paramedic staffs the vehicle, not two; and the QRV has no patient transport capability. This unit is dispatched to scenes where no transport is expected, or to assist a responding ambulance.