Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) significantly impact carbon emissions, primarily from diesel ambulances, helicopters, and support vehicles. Emissions also stem from station energy use and high-consumption medical devices. As urban populations grow, EMS carbon footprints increase. A recent study found that North American EMS agencies produce around 21,289 metric tons of CO₂ annually, with 75% from diesel and gasoline engines. To address this, many EMS agencies are adopting eco-friendly alternatives, such as electric ambulances, optimized route planning, and sustainable station practices, aiming to reduce emissions without sacrificing response times or patient care quality.

Here are some important insights regarding carbon emissions from emergency services:

High Emissions Impact

EMS vehicles, especially fuel-powered, are major carbon emitters.

Primary Emission Source

CO2 emissions mainly come from gasoline/diesel in ambulances and emergency vehicles.

Emissions per Response

Each emergency response emits around 80.7 pounds of CO2e.

Electric Vehicles in Emergency Services for Sustainable Response:
Transitioning to EVs in policing, medical emergencies, disaster response, and firefighting enhances sustainability and safety.

Police & Security EVs

Performance & Noise Reduction – EVs offer high speeds for pursuits, reduced noise for low-disruption patrolling, and community-friendly engagement.

Electric Ambulances

Efficient Medical Response – Provide fast, quiet patient transport, creating a more comfortable environment for patient care.

Electric Fire Trucks

Clean Urban Firefighting – Agile and compact, ideal for quick urban response with minimal air pollution impacts.

Solutions

Here are some of the practical and impactful applications of Electrify Hub’s Mobile Charing Units:

Natural Disaster First Response Team
Mobile Evacuation Centers with EV Charging Points
Off-grid Emergency EV Charging Points
Off-grid Police & Security Force EV Charging Points

Distressed EV Asset Recovery Team
Rapid Response Command Center Power Source
Emergency Center Backup Power Source

Collaboration among emergency agencies, governments, and private stakeholders is key for charging infrastructure solutions, ensuring emergency vehicle readiness and disaster response.

Deploy HUB’s Mobile Charging Units (MCUs) at EV stations on evacuation routes; plan for EVSE redundancy to match EV adoption.
Use MCUs in planning off-grid and flood-resilient EV charging stations.
Proactively seek Federal Grants to support MCUs in Emergency and Security Management plans.

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Our Emergency Services brochure will give you more details and specifications for this industry.

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