Apparatus

Ambulance Bus - MPV 601

MPV 601 is the latest in disaster and multiple casualty incident management. MPV stands for Multiple Patient Vehicle. The 601 means that the bus is part of Texas' Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) Region #6, and it is the first bus of its kind (01). MPV-1 was the first such vehicle in 2009, which was also housed by AVFD.

MPV 601, is an asset of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC). SETRAC is responsible for coordinating and assisting area emergency leaders in planning for disasters across our region.

MPV 601 is equipped to handle medical and traumatic injuries for up to 20 patients laying down and dozens that are able to sit. The bus can be used for evacuations, multiple casualty incidents (plane crashes, large vehicle incidents)and for firefighter rehabilitation at large fires.

For more information contact Sean Conley, Assistant Chief - EMS Director at (281) 913-4809.