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Franklin County EMS to bid replacement for ambulance after structural failures; four staff recognized by state association
Summary
County staff reported that Medic 3 is structurally failing and will be sent out for bid for replacement; Franklin County EMS staff received four statewide awards from the Kansas EMS Association.
Franklin County staff told the Board of Commissioners on July 16 that Medic 3, an ambulance remounted in 2021, is showing structural separation and cannot be reliably repaired and will be put out for bid for a replacement vehicle.
A county EMS presenter said crews reported water intrusion when it rains. A local body shop initially repaired a cracked section for about $1,000, but the problem recurred. A more detailed inspection showed the ambulance box separating at weld joints and rivets popping as the bottom was sagging and placing stress on the box. The presenter…
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