The Oklahoman
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — A small rescue vehicle purchased with the help of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority has been added to the fleet of the Midwest City Fire Department.
A grant of $24,025 from the hospital authority was used toward the purchase of the 2010 Polaris 6x6 Ranger vehicle, city officials said. The vehicle is expected to reduce wear on the fire department’s larger vehicles, said David Richardson, programs manager for the fire department.
The vehicle is equipped with an automated external defibrillator, flashing lights, siren, trailer, backboard with patient transport in the rear and miscellaneous medical equipment.
The fire department receives nursing home emergency calls several times a day, Richardson said.
“The frequent starting and stopping of our heavy rescue truck has caused excessive wear and we’ve actually had to have the engine replaced prematurely,” he said.
The truck will transport emergency personnel to nursing homes. Ambulances will continue to be used to take nursing home patients to a hospital, Richardson said.
It will be suitable for outdoor rescues and emergencies during public events such as football games and the annual Star-Spangled Salute, he said.
The vehicle is equipped with an automated external defibrillator, flashing lights, siren, trailer, backboard with patient transport in the rear and miscellaneous medical equipment.
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