From the Fire Service Inc. FaceBook page:
Congratulations and Thank You to Chief John Kavanagh and the members of the Village of Gurnee Fire Department on the purchase of their new Road Rescue Type I ambulance. This heavy duty unit is being built on a 2022 Ford F550 4×2 chassis, and will come complete with a Whelen Freedom IV series lightbar, Complete “M” Series LED warning light package, including all LED interior. This new Road Rescue, UltraMedic ambulance will come with their patented Whisper Quiet Interior and all aluminum cabinetry. It will also contain a Stryker Power Load System. Gurnee has been a longtime Fire Service Inc. customer. We appreciate the support and continued business from this tremendous customer.
thanks Danny
#1 by Danny on April 29, 2021 - 7:45 PM
Almost anytime someone says must be nice to have money its usually a cheap shot
#2 by harry on April 29, 2021 - 11:30 AM
danny what it means is its great that they can replace a newer ambo with a brand new not a bad thing because last i was there there oldest ambo was a 2010 ihc
#3 by Mike C on April 29, 2021 - 8:35 AM
What a nice investment! Gurnee and Fire Service Inc have a great relationship together! It’s always nice to see this when it seems like long lasting relationships between departments and dealerships often fade away.
Good call on the 2 wheel drive too!
#4 by crabbymilton on April 29, 2021 - 5:43 AM
Public safety should be the first priority for any city. So why begrudge them even if they do have money. Perhaps they don’t mismanage money like let’s say Milwaukee or Chicago by spending it on stupid stuff. If Heaven forbid that if I was ever sick or injured to the point of needing an ambulance, I want it to get there and transport me. If that means replacing one that is over 20 years old so be it.
#5 by danny on April 28, 2021 - 11:41 PM
what is that supposed to mean harry? cities need ambulances if they run an ems service. Its not something they are replacing with great frequency adding all the bells and whistles to have something new and shiny. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but weren’t the last 2 purchase of new ambulance is Gurnee in 2012 and 2000?
#6 by harry on April 28, 2021 - 10:25 PM
must be nice to have money