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Board approves order for 2029 custom ambulance, cites long lead times and $382,000 cap
Summary
Fredonia approved ordering a 2029 custom ambulance (Ford F-550 configuration) not to exceed $382,000; officials cited a 36‑month lead time and rising prices as reasons to place the order now, and plan to pay from fire reserves and proceeds from equipment sales.
The board approved a motion to order a 2029 AEV Trauma Hawk–type custom ambulance (Ford F-550 chassis) not to exceed $382,000. The fire/EMS chief said industry lead times have stretched to about 36 months and warned that delaying the order would increase the price; he also explained the request includes a modern power‑load system and options that the department views as important for patient handling.
Administrator Jenkins said the purchase is planned to be covered in cash from the fire department reserve (about $200,000 currently), funds from the planned sale of an engine, and savings from a paid-off pumper lease. Board members asked about diesel versus gas, resale value of the old ambulance (estimates ranged from around $6,000–$40,000 depending on condition), and whether neighboring communities could share costs; trustees voted to approve the order by voice vote.
