Summary
The cars use a computer system to know exactly where help is needed.
They are equipped with bright lights, loud sirens, and tools like first‑aid kits.
The 112 emergency phone number works with ride‑share apps to call for help.
Key Points
4 points1
1,000 emergency vehicles in the state.
2
Average arrival time goal is under eight minutes.
3
Computer‑aided dispatch tells the nearest car where to go.
4
Vehicles have Global Positioning System tracking and safety equipment.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsemergency
a sudden situation where help is required
response
the speed at which help arrives
fleet
a collection of vehicles used for the same job
jurisdiction
the region a police team is responsible for
standard operating procedure
a written set of steps to follow for a task
real‑time
immediately, without delay
Global Positioning System
technology that shows the exact location of a vehicle
body camera
a small video camera worn on a person to record actions
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