Ambulance Hearse

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I know most of you know this is how EMS started, but I'll explain quickly since I got this photo yesterday and wanted to share.

This would respond to a sick persons residence to take them to the hospital. Should their condition deteriorate, the "ambulance" would change destinations. I often wonder if there was a conflict of interest, lol.

This particular vehicle is an Oldsmobile, and I don't know further about it.

Photo by me yesterday.

[Guest DaGonz]

That's either a "Hearsealance" or an "Ambuhearse"...

They also gave a much more comforatble ride than what we drive and ride in today!

Edited April 4, 2011 by DaGonz

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I often wonder if there was a conflict of interest, lol.

Weren't most early ambulance companies run by undertakers/funeral homes? Monopoly?

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Prior to EMS becoming hospital based and private systems they were mostly funeral homes and undertakers. The hearse were equipped to perform the double duty of ambulance and funeral service. I guess you can say it had it benefits as they were always able to "bury their mistakes".