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Board accepts donated 2008 Suburban from Slidell Fire Department for Eighth Ward medical response
Summary
The Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection Board amended its agenda and unanimously approved acceptance of a donated 2008 Chevrolet Suburban from Slidell Fire Department to Eighth Ward for use as a medical response vehicle.
The Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection Board on March 23 amended its agenda and approved acceptance of a donated 2008 Suburban from the Slidell Fire Department to the Eighth Ward.
Board members said the vehicle will be used as a medical truck to reduce wear on larger engines. The amendment to add the donation to the agenda was moved and seconded and passed on roll call; the subsequent motion to accept the donation was also approved by roll call.
During the discussion board members confirmed the vehicle is a 2008 Suburban and that the intended use is for medical calls, which is expected to keep larger apparatus off the road for routine medical transports. No donation conditions or registration details were recorded in the meeting minutes provided.
