City of Hoopeston Ambulance Committee met October 25.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
Called Meeting to order.
In attendance were Committee Chairman, Carl Ankenbrand along with members Brandon Hamilton and Alex Houmes. Representing Carle/Arrow Ambulance were Larry Sapp and John Sollars.
A quote for a 2018 Braun Express on a 2018 Chevrolet gas chassis was shared. Cost for this model was 153,223.00. Carle / Arrow are moving away from diesel powered units because of maintenance cost on them and the price of diesel compared to gas.
Brandon explained the history of ambulance service and why it is now handled by Arrow and why wepurchase the units.
Carl Ankenbrand asked about Medix units if they could be utilized. Arrow purchased Medix, and of the 9 units only 2 were kept.
Larry Sapp gave information on the volume of calls with the trend of increased calls.
We have 3 units in service now
2015 with 85,000
2013 with 193,00
2009 with 265,000
Discussed issues with Ambulance Barn
Talked about improving communication between city and Arrow and discussed any dispatch issues.
Arrow Ambulance will be at Nov. 7 th Council meeting to answer any questions
Meeting adjourned.
http://cityofhoopeston.com/ambulance-committee-minutes-10252017/
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