Council Member Ariola inquires about additional strategies to keep ambulances in service, referencing a recent incident where a patient died due to nearby ambulances being out of service.

• Ariola highlights a case where a patient died of cardiac arrest from an asthma attack despite nearby ambulances being out of service
• She asks about preventive measures to avoid similar situations in the future
• Commissioner Tucker acknowledges the tragic incident and expresses his commitment to addressing such issues
• Tucker mentions a recent example where units were successfully moved from a fire scene to respond to a medical emergency on a nearby block
• The discussion sets the stage for exploring more innovative solutions to keep ambulances available for emergencies