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Calling an Ambulance
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Posted 10 months ago I've noticed on the Law & Order series when they need an ambulance they ask for a "bus" Is this true? Is the true in NYC? Other agencies? Doc That's too much like intelligence. |
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| Posted 10 months ago I have never seen the regular Law & Order, but I have noticed this on SVU. That is a good question Doc. O Captain! My Captain! |
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| Posted 10 months ago I'm a deputy and part time paramedic we call the ambulance numerous things from Bus to meat wagon and many other things I won't mention. Its all slang the tv industry got from a little research. |
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| Posted 10 months ago That'd be a good question for NY coppers. They have odd names for lots of things (according to TV at least). Heroes Live Forever! |
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| Posted 10 months ago I dispatch for Calhoun Co in SC and when our compl call in they have called the ambulance all types of things ranging from the correct term ambulance, to a rescue wagon and also a bus too. I guess the slang is not just in NY its also in the South...LOL LAUGH your heart out...DANCE in the rain...CHERISH the moment...IGNORE the pain...
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