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Brewster County accepts donated Type‑1 ambulance offered by neighboring county
Summary
The court accepted a donated Type‑1 ambulance with about 24,000 miles from another county; the vehicle will be stored and licensed before use, and the court approved acceptance during open session.
Brewster County voted to accept a donated Type‑1 ambulance offered by a neighboring county. The judge described the vehicle as a diesel with approximately 24,000 miles and said it includes a cot and stretchers; some interior lights may be upgraded to LEDs.
The judge framed acceptance as a good-value acquisition, noting it was offered for a nominal amount or free. "For a dollar, guys, my attitude is if it breaks down tomorrow, we'll sprout off the cliff," the judge said in discussion about the low purchase price. The court moved, seconded and approved accepting the ambulance; staff will store the vehicle until it can be licensed and equipped for county EMS use.
No immediate capital outlay was approved at the meeting beyond accepting the donation; the county will evaluate licensing, equipment needs and any associated operating costs before placing the vehicle into active service.
