Three new ambulances are stationed on the South Shore.

There were recently purchased by California Tahoe Emergency Service Operations Authority.

They replaced our three older units that will be used as reserves.

The ambulances are equipped with power load gurneys. The power load system increases the safety for patients and significantly decreases the possibility of back injuries to firefighters. The gurneys are capable of hydraulically lifting any size patient into the ambulance.

Three Zoll “Autopulse” cardiac support units were also purchased. These are automatic CPR machines, which deliver improved blood flow without interruptions during transport. It also eliminates the fatigue factor by EMS personnel and provides hospital caregivers better access to the patient.

CTESOA is the organization overseen by Lake Valley Fire Protection District and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department which manages the ambulance service. Ambulances are housed at fires stations throughout the area to decrease response times during medical emergencies.