A practical methodology for ambulance location

1 August 1984

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in SIMULATION

Vol. 43 (2) , 79-87
https://doi.org/10.1177/003754978404300202

Abstract

An ambulance location system was created for the British Co lumbia Provincial Ambulance Service. It was applied in the Capital Regional District (an area of about 937 square miles). The system helps administrators locate ambulances to improve response to calls.

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