Our vehicles
ECO-Run
Our ambulances and emergency response vehicles are equipped with ECO-Run monitoring systems. ECO-Run monitors vehicle system voltage and occupant compartment temperature, and automatically cycles the engine off and on during vehicle idle.
Benefits include:
- Reduce idle times by as much as 40% to lower fuel consumption and costs
- Reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a greener environment
- Prevent battery flats
- Monitor driver behaviour to reduce excessive RPM for reduction of fuel consumption
- Protect vehicles from theft while idling
Hybrid technology
We have hybrid command vehicles that offer an enhanced fuel economy rating in normal driving conditions.
Silver LEED certified
Robertsville Ambulance Station, in the Township of North Frontenac received the LEED Silver Standard by the Canada Green Building Council.
Gold LEED Certified
Our Sydenham Ambulance Station received the LEED Gold Standard by the Canada Green Building Council.
This station:
- Is equipped with bike storage and change rooms
- Uses alternative fuel vehicles
- Has reduced its site disturbance by protecting open spaces
- Has reduced its water consumption for landscaping by 50% and daily usage by 30%
- Generates renewable energy via solar panels
During construction 75% of waste was diverted from landfill and materials sourced were certified wood and renewable.
Other energy savings
Palace Road Ambulance Station was completely renovated with several energy savings features in 2009. Some of these include motion-activated lights, ENERGY STAR rated windows and a heat recovery ventilator system. The station was also fitted with 10 kilowatts of rooftop solar power in 2011.