Director reports flat call volume, aging fleet and rising maintenance costs
The Director reported 926 calls last month, projecting roughly 3,500 calls for the year and said maintenance costs are rising as the fleet ages. He told the board Chevrolet is phasing out relevant ambulance chassis, prompting a switch to Ford gas chassis for future purchases.
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At the May 21 Coffee County meeting, the Director reported 926 calls last month and said that annualized projections keep the year near 3,500 calls. "Last month, 9 26 calls. Gets the annual number up to 3,500," the Director said, adding that call volume is "kind of flat" compared with last year and historical averages dating to 2013.
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