Ambulance Vehicles

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Colac Station currently operates 4 vehicles
(1 x Mercedes 315 Sprinter,1 x Toyota Troop Carrier, 1 x Ford F350 A Series and 1 x sedan)
with one vehicle being manned 24 hours per day with a crew of two full-time staff




Mercedes 315 Sprinter The he Mercedes 315 Sprinter is now stationed at Colac (introduced into service late 2007), with it's improved engine performance, transmission and seating, is now the preferred emergency response vehicle. The rear patient compartment was also designed in line with new OH&S guidelines, and again with input from on road Ambulance staff. Vehicles are currently being fitted out by Mader International in Tasmania. Cost of the current 315 is estimated to be approximately $140,000 each (fully equipped).



























Toyota TroopCarrier
The 2010 Toyota TroopCarrier is the latest version of the 4WD to be introduced into Ambulance Victoria and is being rolled out as the preferred 4WD. Whilst not the most comfortable for the patient and providing very limited storage and working space, it's performance in difficult terrain makes it the ideal choice at this time. Latest changes include an improved ride for the drive and low prolife beacons for improved use during bush work. Patient comfort remains an issue and the transport is limited to off road use only, with the patient being transferred to a proper stretcher vehicle once out of difficult terrain.


























Ford F-350 A Series
In 2003, Victoria began introducing the Ford F-350 Chassis into the Victorian Ambulance Service as a replacement for the aging GMC Sierra vehicle. The rear modules of the GMCs were removed as the chasis's were decommissioned, rear refurbished, and then fitted to the new F-350 chassis by ETT in N.S.W. Colac currently operates one F-350 as a reserve vehicle for changeovers when the Primary vehicle is unavailable as it nears the end of it's operational life.

































Holden Sedan Colac currently operates a sedan for administration and staff movement. It also has the ability for limited emergency response carrying basic equipment only.