Orange County Fire Rescue will turn old Lynx Bus into ambulance for mass casualty events

Orlando, Fla. — Orange County Fire Rescue will soon own an old Lynx Bus that they plan to use to help save lives during mass casualty incidents in the future.

On Tuesday, commissioners are expected to approve the $2,500 purchase of the bus and refurbish it into a large ambulance.

Fire Rescue officials will take out the bus seats and install rows of stretchers. They believe these new changes will be useful in saving lives during responses to things like wildfires, hurricanes, or any incidents like Pulse.

The bus will the only one of its kind in the Orlando Metro region, but can be requested for use around Central Florida.

The county also plants to stage the bus at large events like marathons and parades.