From Addison Fire Protection District Facebook:
An AFPD crew is at Horton Emergency Vehicles in Grove City Ohio inspecting out newest ambulance. This unit should be serving our community by the beginning of July. #AddisonFPD
Addison Fire District photo
#1 by Tim on June 4, 2021 - 2:45 PM
Addison has a total of 6 ambulances all on a replacement schedule. 4 are in service and 2 are backup. This one is replacing the last of the internationals. 2007ish? Mot sure on the year. Bloomingdale has also ordered another new international for medic 23 and should be here soon.
#2 by Wayne on June 4, 2021 - 2:38 PM
Did Lockport start staffing an ambulance at Station 6? It’s been a while since I’ve kept tabs on them but last I knew they only had a truck company out of there.
#3 by crabbymilton on June 4, 2021 - 12:45 PM
Perhaps they would last longer if they didn’t have to chase after every hypochondriac with hang nails that wants free transportation to a medical facility.
#4 by Mike on June 4, 2021 - 12:13 PM
Michael M. Why should ambulances be replaced every 4-5 years? With the cost of them now entities should be looking at probably a 10 year replacement plan for ambulances, then even look into the possibility of a rechassis. When a rechassis is done the box is gone through and repairs are made. The costs of vehicles has gone up more then most entities budgets have.
#5 by Michael m on June 4, 2021 - 10:09 AM
Nice looking ambulance! Which one will this replace? Keep in mind, ideally Ambulances should be replace every 4 to 5 years. I am sure they have one that is either a 2016 or 17 that is due for replacement.
Bloomingdale got a new Ambulance last year. That one was most likely overdue to be replaced at 7 years.
#6 by Mike C on June 4, 2021 - 9:39 AM
I really like the quality of the Horton’s.
#7 by harry on June 3, 2021 - 5:04 PM
they have some very new ambulances it seems every time one turns around they get another new one
#8 by Hunter on June 3, 2021 - 3:06 PM
Yes Bill it is Lockport NEW Ambulance 6
#9 by harry on June 3, 2021 - 2:26 PM
i see it is a gas engine one
#10 by bill on June 3, 2021 - 1:34 PM
looks like a lockport ambulance is parked next to it