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Caswell County plans to finance new ambulance, remount and UHF radio upgrade; grant potential uncertain
Summary
County staff and EMS leaders asked the board to approve debt funding for a new ambulance, one remount and a UHF radio repeater upgrade; staff and vendors warned of long lead times and possible grant support but the final financing depends on audit and board approval.
Caswell County EMS officials asked the board to finance a new ambulance, one remount of an ambulance box and an upgrade to the county—s UHF radio paging and repeater equipment.
EMS leadership told the board the department faces vehicle age and reliability concerns: several ambulances have more than 200,000 miles and remounts or replacements were necessary to maintain service. The department requested one new ambulance (chassis and box) and one remount to extend service life of an existing truck. Because manufacturers— delivery lead times for ambulances and chassis remain long,…
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