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Buckfield rescue seeks options as ambulance ages; board asks for repair quotes and purchase cost comparisons
Summary
The Buckfield Select Board on July 15 heard a detailed briefing from Buckfield Rescue staff about replacing Unit 451, a 2013 ambulance with roughly 111,000 miles, and asked the rescue service to return with repair estimates and a short list of replacement options.
The Buckfield Select Board on July 15 heard a detailed briefing from Buckfield Rescue staff about replacing Unit 451, a 2013 ambulance with roughly 111,000 miles, and asked the rescue service to return with repair estimates and a menu of replacement options.
Why it matters: Emergency medical-service capacity depends on reliable ambulances. The department warned that, without immediate steps, the town could soon be down to a single functioning ambulance and face service and contractual shortfalls.
Deputy Chief Ben (Buckfield Rescue) told the board the unit—s chassis and body need significant work and that remounting the box is costly and may be delayed by vendor availability. He said earlier remount quotes had been in the roughly $180,000 range and that a fully new, remounted vehicle can be…
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