Here is a sneak peek at the new 232 and 234. Both are 2009 Ford E450 Horton 553 Series. The rigs are getting some finishing touches at VCI. You’ll notice a few significant changes to these from what we are used to with the rest of the fleet today. These new trucks feature Horton’s Occupant Protection System (HOPS), which combines advanced airbag protection, three-point harnesses and a new head cushioning system to protect EMTs and paramedics in the back of an ambulance in the case of a rollover. The HOPS system monitors the speed of the vehicle, the inertia and the angle of the crash before it decides whether to deploy the airbag. It is designed to deploy only in the case of a rollover, not a frontal or side-impact collision. Some other changes you may notice include the side door moved up to the forward-most part of the module as well as the on-board suction unit now being recessed into the streetside cabinet wall. These trucks are also equipped with blanket/IV warmers and features LED lighting throughout.