used. Patient Transport Service (PTS) ACTAS PTS vehicles are also based on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van. PTS vehicles are used for non-emergency transport and can be used in dual-stretcher or single stretcher and seated configurations. Single Officer Response Units (SRU) & Operational Command Vehicles ACTAS uses a modified Hyundai Santa Fe or Holden Colorado vehicles for rapid response of a single Intensive Care Paramedic or Ambulance Supervisor. 4WD Ambulance The ACTAS 4WD ambulance is based on a Toyota Landcruiser chassis. Operational Support Unit (OSU) A larger (416 series) Mercedes Benz van used to provide support at public events and major incidents. Chief Officers 1955–1968 Mr Alfred Grant 1968–1979 Mr George Harris 1979–1983 Mr Milton Anderson 1984–1987 Mr Brodie Deans 1987–1988 Mr Peter Noakes 1988–1993 Mr Noel Gillard 1993–2006 Mr Ken Paulsen PSM ASM 2006–2015 Mr David Foot ASM 2016–2017 Mr Jon Quiggin 2017–present Mr Howard Wren See also Australian Capital Territory Emergency Services Agency Paramedics in Australia References ACT Ambulance Service. (1985). ACT Ambulance Service: A Brief History 10 Oct 1955 – 10 Oct 1985. Canberra, Australia. ACT Ambulance Service Website Emergencies Act 2004 (ACT) Ide, Arthur (Ed.). (1994). Royal Canberra Hospital: An account of its origins and development; The first forty years, 1914 to 1954. Arthur Ide. Nelson, Brian (unknown). A Pictorial History of Australian Ambulances since 1880. Proust, A J (1994). History of medicine in Canberra and Queanbeyan and their hospitals. Gundaroo, NSW: Brolga Press Pty Ltd. External links ACT Ambulance Service Website ACT Emergency Services Agency Website ACT Government Website Australian College of Ambulance Professionals website Council of Ambulance Authorities website ACT Ambulance Vehicles - Gallery Organisations based in Canberra Ambulance services in Australia Emergency services in the Australian Capital Territory Ambulance