The bus originally started life as a school bus for the Gasquet school system and was converted by Cal-Ore to be a mass casualty on site command post. It's equipped with storage racks, communication station with radios, a small conference table as a bunk. IT can also be re-configured to support four litters. Cal-Ore Life Flight has upgraded its equipment.

"We wanted to strengthen our partnership with Curry Health District," said Dan Brattain, Cal-Ore president. In the event of a mass casualty or natural disaster the hospital will need to either have a presence at the site or be able to direct operations from an alternate site if the hospital is damaged. The bus will make this possible.

Bill McMillan, District CEO, commented that the Health District has a critical role to play in responding to natural disasters or a mass casualty situation. "We drill with Cal-Ore and area law enforcement several times a year. The bus will be part of our emergency response resources. We appreciate Cal-Ore's gift."