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Committee thanks donors after fire department receives donated Polaris UTV for EMS standby
Summary
The Finance Committee accepted a donation report for a Polaris UTV from the Daniel R. Seir Memorial Foundation, which the fire department will use as an EMS standby vehicle for large events, and closed the communication file by voice vote.
Temporary Fire Chief Daniel Volpe described a donated Polaris UTV designated for EMS standby duties at community events such as Ironman and the Merrie Monarch Festival. The vehicle will be outfitted to carry ALS medical equipment and may include a gurney attachment; it will replace a decommissioned unit and help first responders access patients in crowded venues.
Committee members thanked the foundation for the donation and closed the report (communication 27.4) by recorded voice vote. The committee noted the vehicle will enhance the fire department’s ability to provide standby EMS coverage at large gatherings.
Why it matters: The adapted UTV will improve emergency medical access at community events where ambulances cannot reach patients in tight or crowded settings.
What’s next: The fire department will place the UTV in EMS service and manage vehicle outfitting and maintenance.
