ORMICS interim manager reports two new ambulances imminent and staffing offers extended

Jul 15, 2026

Robert Vaughn, interim ORMICS manager, said ORHC has purchased two new ambulances (road-ready in about 2–3 weeks) and is remounting a third (estimated 9 months). ORHC aims to keep five ready ambulances and has extended offers after seven interviews to restore staffing levels and crews.

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Robert Vaughn, serving as interim manager for ORMICS/ORHC ambulance operations, updated the council on fleet and staffing. He said the hospital recently finished paying for two new ambulances that should be on the road within about 2–3 weeks; a third ambulance is being remounted with an estimated nine-month completion timeline.

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