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Pope County updates EMS building fit‑out and ambulance fleet shortage; new ambulance on backorder to 2026
Summary
County staff said the new EMS facility is near completion with furnishings being procured, but the county's ordered ambulance has been delayed to 2026. Officials reported the fleet at 11 ambulances with 9 operational and are seeking used ambulances and remounts to maintain service.
County officials reported progress on a new Emergency Medical Services facility and described ongoing shortfalls in the ambulance fleet during a workshop discussion.
Furnishings and move: The county official said administrative offices in the new EMS building were painted and nearly ready, with furnishings acquired from state prison surplus estimated at about $18,000 and local vendor Peters contracted to supply residential‑style living‑quarter furnishings (beds, washers/dryers, refrigerators) for roughly $48,000. County staff said they expect to move into the new EMS building in July,…
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