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Commissioners approve $277,133 purchase of demonstration ambulance
Summary
The board approved buying a 2026 McQueen demonstration ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis for $277,133, citing high mileage and maintenance costs on the current Medic 1 (over 226,000 miles) and a roughly five-week delivery timeline for the demo unit.
Franklin County commissioners approved the purchase of a 2026 McQueen demonstration ambulance built on a Ford F-450 chassis for a total price of $277,133. County staff recommended the F-450 chassis because it has a heavier rear axle, steeper gearing and stiffer suspension components that better support continuous heavy loads; the current Medic 1 ambulance has more than 226,000 miles and rising maintenance costs.
The EMS presenter told commissioners the demo unit should be available in about five weeks after required modifications and rebranding. Staff said they verified funds were available for the purchase before the vote, and the motion to approve the purchase passed with affirmative votes recorded from the five-member board.
