- The name Ambulance comes from the Latin word ‘Ambulare’ which means ‘To Move’.
- In general Ambulance is a vehicle which is used for fast and safe transportation of patient in emergency conditions.
- The use of Ambulances had been started in Ancient time.
- First “Cart Ambulance” was used by Spanish Army in 1487.
- Every Country has a unique number to call Ambulance urgently. For Example in India 112 is used to call the Ambulance and in China 120 is used to call the Ambulance.
- On front of every Ambulance vehicle the word Ambulance use to write in backward style so that the driver of vehicle ahead can see in its rear mirror and give way to the ambulance.
- In a modern Ambulance there may be many facilities like an oxygen Cylinder, A Doctor, An attendant and all the other emergency medical equipment.
- There are loud sirens and Flashing Lights in all the Ambulance for its easy going.
- Generally Police make ‘Green Corridor’ for Ambulance in most emergency situations.
- Dubai has world’s Fastest Ambulance Service which can speed up to 300 km/h.