A brand new ambulance went into service for the Belleville Area EMS on August 22, 2019. The new ambulance allows our service to provide the most reliable form of medical transportation, which is critical, particularly in rural communities. The new ambulance integrates up-to-date safety standards and equipment and functions as a mobile emergency room. One of the new features is an automatic load system, allowing the medical crew to move a patient into and out of the ambulance without having to lift the stretcher. The automatic lift feature is instrumental in preventing injuries to the pa...