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Ambulance lead times push Bourbon County to weigh ordering now or leasing later
Summary
EMS staff warned long lead times and rising prices for ambulances; a new unit would cost about $389,330 at current pricing but could exceed $420,000 with next-year price changes. Commissioners discussed 3–5 year lease-purchase options to spread costs.
EMS personnel told the commission that aging ambulances and long vendor lead times create a purchasing dilemma: order now to lock current pricing, or delay and face higher costs and longer waits.
An EMS representative speaking as Speaker 9 said a new ambulance ordered now would cost roughly $389,330 with current 2025 pricing but could rise to about…
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