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Noida Launches "Operation FAST" for Ambulance Speed
31 Oct
Summary
- Operation FAST aims to ensure uninterrupted ambulance movement.
- A 24x7 control room and helpline number are now active.
- A trial saw an ambulance cover 12km in approximately 10 minutes.
The Gautam Budh Nagar police have launched "Operation FAST" (Fast Ambulance Seamless Transition), a new initiative designed to ensure emergency ambulances can move without interruption across the district. This program aligns with the Uttar Pradesh government's broader goal of reducing road accident fatalities.
At the heart of Operation FAST is a newly established 24x7 ambulance traffic control room operating from the Traffic Police Control Room. A dedicated helpline number, 9218981716, has also been introduced to assist ambulance drivers, hospitals, and emergency service providers with traffic-related needs.
Once an ambulance's movement is reported, the control room will coordinate with traffic personnel to create green corridors at major intersections, manage signals, and reroute traffic if necessary. This rolling traffic clearance mechanism ensures that roads are prepared in advance for these critical journeys.
A recent trial demonstrated the system's efficacy, with an ambulance completing a 12km route between Chilla Border and two major hospitals in approximately 10 minutes. This initiative has brought together major government and private hospitals, ambulance operators, and emergency departments into a coordinated network for prompt responses.
