Local EMS crew uses mini-ambulance to respond to rail trail

Posted: Apr 17, 2020 / 03:53 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 17, 2020 / 05:22 PM EDT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Delmar-Bethlehem EMS recently purchased a new miniature ambulance to respond to incidents on the Albany County rail trail.

The vehicle has the same features as a regular-sized ambulance but built more compact.

DBEMS plans to work with neighboring jurisdictions like the Albany County Sheriff’s department to respond to all parts of the trail.

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