<p>The Mangalore International Airport (MIA) incorporated two state-of-the-art crash ambulances into its motor vehicle fleet on Monday.</p>.<p>Mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the new crash ambulances will replace the existing ones as the latter have reached the end of their utility span.</p>.<p>The MIA also has a third crash ambulance on standby. The DGCA norms require MIA, a Category 7 airport, to have two crash ambulances.</p>.<p>Specially fabricated as per specifications given by the airport, these ambulances have wider bodies and can accommodate up to five stretchers during emergencies. The ambulances also have in-built space for two oxygen cylinders of 50 kg capacity each.</p>.<p>Connected in parallel, these cylinders can supply piped oxygen to the outlet point at the stretchers. There is also an in-built alarm system to indicate when oxygen level drops below critical limit.</p>.<p>The ambulance is air-conditioned and has blowers to ensure that cool air reaches all corners.</p>.<p>There is a separate seating arrangement for medical staff to travel with the occupants. Provision has also been made for a mini water tank to supply water to a mini wash basin and a dust bin to ensure hygiene. A fire extinguisher is present for safety. An LED clock, too, has been installed inside the ambulance.</p>.<p>The ambulances are placed under the command of the aerodrome rescue and firefighting (ARFF) unit. ARFF has trained staff to operate these agile lifesaving vehicles.</p>
<p>The Mangalore International Airport (MIA) incorporated two state-of-the-art crash ambulances into its motor vehicle fleet on Monday.</p>.<p>Mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the new crash ambulances will replace the existing ones as the latter have reached the end of their utility span.</p>.<p>The MIA also has a third crash ambulance on standby. The DGCA norms require MIA, a Category 7 airport, to have two crash ambulances.</p>.<p>Specially fabricated as per specifications given by the airport, these ambulances have wider bodies and can accommodate up to five stretchers during emergencies. The ambulances also have in-built space for two oxygen cylinders of 50 kg capacity each.</p>.<p>Connected in parallel, these cylinders can supply piped oxygen to the outlet point at the stretchers. There is also an in-built alarm system to indicate when oxygen level drops below critical limit.</p>.<p>The ambulance is air-conditioned and has blowers to ensure that cool air reaches all corners.</p>.<p>There is a separate seating arrangement for medical staff to travel with the occupants. Provision has also been made for a mini water tank to supply water to a mini wash basin and a dust bin to ensure hygiene. A fire extinguisher is present for safety. An LED clock, too, has been installed inside the ambulance.</p>.<p>The ambulances are placed under the command of the aerodrome rescue and firefighting (ARFF) unit. ARFF has trained staff to operate these agile lifesaving vehicles.</p>