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Prairie City EMS presents ambulance replacement options; more information requested
Summary
Ambulance Director Jody Van Der Kamp and Mitch Bright presented Ford and Dodge vehicle specification quotes and funding sources for a potential new ambulance; council took no purchase action and asked for further information at a later meeting. EMS reported 16 calls in January and 14 in February.
Ambulance Director Jody Van Der Kamp and Mitch Bright presented vehicle specifications and funding-source options for a potential new ambulance at the March 12 Prairie City Council meeting. Presenters discussed Ford and Dodge quotes and indicated additional information would be provided at a subsequent meeting before any purchase decision.
The EMS department reported 16 calls in January and 14 calls in February. No purchase action was taken; Van Der Kamp said she will present further information at the next council meeting.
Why it matters: A replacement ambulance is a capital purchase with service and budget impacts for emergency medical response; council review and funding decisions will determine timing and specifications of any procurement.
