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Spencer County approves new EMS scoop stretchers and pediatric boards
Summary
The Fiscal Court approved purchase of four scoop stretchers and four pediatric back boards to replace aging equipment, with the quoted cost discussed in the meeting materials.
Spencer County Fiscal Court on May 19 approved replacement of EMS equipment including four scoop stretchers and four pediatric backboards.
Robert (staff member) told the court the current stretchers are 20 to 25 years old and are rusting; the replacements are polymer and aluminum models. The expenditure was described in the meeting as coming from the EMS equipment and supply line.
A motion by Commissioner Mike, seconded by Commissioner Zach, to approve replacement of four scoop stretchers and four pediatric backboards at the cost shown in the packet passed. During the meeting a cost figure was read from the materials as "$67.91 and 96¢"; the clerk and staff indicated the quoted units are still serviceable but replacements were recommended because of age and corrosion.
Court members said the new equipment will improve patient care and reliability. Staff will finalize procurement details and return invoices to the court.
