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Hinsdale trustees discuss ordering replacement ambulance amid multi-year lead times
Summary
Trustees reviewed a recommendation to order a new Braun ambulance now to secure production capacity and pricing; the quoted cost is $498,664, the CIP budget allocates $464,000 and current lead times mean delivery may not occur until 2029'2030.
Village staff and trustees discussed the planned replacement of the Hinsdale Fire Department's secondary ambulance at the Feb. 17 board meeting and recommended placing an order now because current manufacturing lead times can extend three to four years.
Trustee Siffler explained the village operates two ambulances; the primary unit was delivered in September 2025 and…
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