Jeep and quad to the rescue

Islanders on Usedom, in Germany's Baltic Sea, will be the first to see two unique rescue vehicles in action.

[Bild-1The Jeep Grand Cherokee ambulance with Kawasaki rescue quad trailer, both adapted by vehicle speciaists Binz and Karmann, carry emergency medical equipment that includes GE’s new ECG /defibrillator and emergency medical bags made by Lührs Rescue. The vehicles also provide the latest Hella blue light LED technology.

The quad - flagship of the Kawasaki fleet – has the most powerful engine in its range.
Contact for full details: Dr Lührs. Phone: +49 172 5300668.

27.12.2006

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