High Risk Infection Control
TYPE 1
“The Workhorse”
Widely recognized as the ultimate ambulance of the Fire/EMS world, Horton’s Type 1 ambulance offers all the added benefits of a truck chassis with dependable support and an excellent ride. Applicable for large city fleets as well as suburban and rural communities, Type 1 vehicles provide dependable support and optional, rugged four-wheel drive power.
Horton’s Type 1 ambulance does every job you require and doesn’t call it a day until you do.

product features
HOPS™ Featuring MBrace™
Our exclusive Horton Occupant Protection System™ (HOPS) featuring MBrace is the first ambulance patient compartment safety system that protects in both frontal impacts and rollover events. MBrace is a patent-pending, advanced frontal impact safety system that integrates an airbag into the best-in-class retractable harness for the CPR seat and squad bench. We equip the attendant seat with Per4Max® 4-point seat belts and the RollTek® airbag system. In addition, progressive head foam is included for all patient compartment seating positions. No one else has it. Not even close.
Horton Vi-Tech™ Mounting System
The exclusive Horton-engineered Vi-Tech body mount employs neoprene inserts tested to 35Gs; it connects our ambulance body outside the chassis frame rails for less vibration, better handling and more strength for smoother, quieter runs.
Ho2rton System™
Our oxygen system employs a brass manifold to connect individual lines in the system and a uniquely robust regulator to meet the rigorous Horton standard of reliability. We build in a manual override in case of power failure and test every system at least two times the required pressure duration before installation.
Horton QuietGuard™
Our exclusive sound-deadening material is layered—not just between frames, but over and inside them as well. We also add extra insulation by backing and lining our cabinets with felt and spray foam to create a quieter environment for runs, so your crew can focus.
Tested Beyond the Limits
We rigorously test strength, safety and integrity, employing third-party testing to be sure it’s right. In fact, we exceed industry standards and requirements so that you can rest easy when you’re on a run.
Chassis/Model Specs
Model |
Chassis |
Length |
Width |
Headroom |
Literature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Model453 |
ChassisFord/RAM |
Length149" |
Width96" |
Headroom72" |
Literature<u>PDF</u> |
Model457 |
ChassisFord/RAM |
Length157" |
Width96" |
Headroom72" |
Literature<u>PDF</u> |
Model603 |
ChassisFord/RAM |
Length167" |
Width96" |
Headroom72" |
Literature<u>PDF</u> |
Model623 |
ChassisFord/RAM/Chevrolet/<br>International Freightliner |
Length173" |
Width96" |
Headroom72" |
Literature<u>PDF</u> |




