Mobile patrol with an ambulance

A mobile patrol means an ambulance stands by at the event with its crew. There are two levels to choose from, and the difference is not only the vehicle: it is the make-up of the crew and the level of the equipment as well.

Advanced life support unit (esetkocsi)

The advanced life support (ALS) unit is the higher level: it typically works with a 3-person crew that includes a paramedic or a doctor, and it arrives with equipment for advanced care. Its place is where the crowd is large, the risk of the event is higher, or where treating a serious case has to begin on site.

Basic ambulance (mentőgépkocsi)

The basic ambulance (BLS) is the smaller — and often entirely sufficient — option: a 2-person crew with an EMT, basic life support equipment and the ability to transport a patient. A good choice at medium-sized events, and at events where the ability to transport matters most alongside treatment.

Which one should you choose?

There is no rule of thumb, because the venue matters as much as the headcount: a festival site of several hectares is a different job from a sports pitch. After a few questions we will make a recommendation and put it in a written quote.

Aspect	Basic ambulance	Advanced life support unit
Crew	2 people, with an EMT	3 people, with a paramedic or doctor
Equipment	Basic life support	Advanced care
Typical event	Medium-sized	Large or higher-risk

Both units can transport a patient.

If a vehicle cannot reach the site, a foot patrol is the alternative — and on a larger site the two work well together.