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County reviews ambulance replacements and requests $157,048 for life‑saving equipment
Summary
Staff told commissioners that three ambulances are aging and accrue about 5,000 miles per month; they discussed buy vs. lease, the feasibility of reusing ambulance boxes, and the need to replace unsupported life packs. A motion to table the ambulance purchase was made pending cost details; a separate motion to buy four life packs at an estimated $157,048 was made and seconded (vote not recorded in the transcript segments provided).
Appling County staff told commissioners the ambulance fleet is aging: "We have 3 ambulances, 2 that are over 100,000 miles. 1 of them is rapidly approaching." Staff said the county puts about 5,000 miles a month on these units and that lead times for new ambulances can be six to 12 months.
Commissioners explored alternatives including replacing only chassis and reusing ambulance boxes,…
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