The Bristol Virginia Fire Department Has Started Running An Ambulance Service. Three Units Will Now Respond To Emergency Calls Within The City Of Bristol, Which Will Hopefully Improve Response Times. Firefighters Will Operate The New Ambulance Out Of The Lee Street Fire Station. The Unit Will Be Equipped With Firefighting Gear And Crews Who Ride The Unit Are Cross Trained As Emt’s And Paramedics. The Additional Unit Will Operate In The Downtown Area.