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Board approves purchase of 11 ambulances as Evansville prepares to offer EMS next year

5876045 · August 13, 2025
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The Board of Public Safety approved a contract with Penn Cart Inc. to buy 11 ambulances to support the city's planned EMS service launch next year and approved related vendor contracts and donations reported by the fire department.

The Evansville Board of Public Safety voted to approve a contract with Penn Cart Inc. for the purchase of 11 ambulances as the city prepares to begin providing emergency medical services next year.

Deputy Chief Kim Garrett told the board the department needs ambulances “for when we start providing EMS service next year” and noted lead time for build-out, decals, lights and supplies. Garrett asked for…

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