A ,Two-purpose Ambulance.
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WTE reproduce below an illustration of a Ford ambulance, the body of which was built by j. H. Jennings and Sons, Ltd., of Sandbach, Cheshire. The body is designed for two purposes, and for this reason the interior is divided into twa distinct secti•ms. The larger portion—that on the off side—provides ample accommodation for a full-sized stretcher, a
turn-down upholstered seat running the full length of the body and a similar seat for one at the head of the stretcher. A communication door is provided between the driver and this portion of the ambulance, whilst two frosted-glass windows are arranged in the body panel. This compartment is enclosed by a separate door at the rear which opens to the full width of it.
The smaller section of the body is specially made to he used as a fumigating or disinfecting chamber. The inside is lined-with. sheet zinc throughout, and all the joints are made perfectly airtight. LI the case of a person suffering from fever or .other infectious disease, the clothes are hung in this chamber the diainfecting fumes are set going and the door closed. This chamber can quite readily be used when the vehicle is not in service on the road, and no fear need be entertained that the fumes will find their way to the Compartment on the off side, The framework of the body is built up of oak and the sides are .panelled in mahogany. The price of this type of body is £150 complete.
The vehicle which we have briefly described is in the service of the Cengleton Joint Hospital Board.