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Board hears report on ambulance electrical failures and vendor frustration
Summary
An EMS official reported a unit repeatedly lost power after charging and expressed frustration with the vendor; trustees were briefed on repairs and the ambulance remained out of service pending further inspection.
An EMS speaker reported that one ambulance has experienced repeated electrical failures: after a full charge the unit's systems (load system, cot and other electronics) went dead within an hour. "Everything was dead," the EMS representative said, describing repeated breakdowns since purchase and expressing disappointment with the vendor's ongoing costs and reliability.
Staff said the unit is being inspected and repairs are in progress. The board discussed maintenance scheduling and staffing impacts but did not record a motion to purchase a replacement vehicle during the meeting. The EMS speaker said they have been putting money into the vehicle but remain concerned about long-term viability and vendor performance.
