New Ambulance Arrives....

.....And an old one departs

Friday, April 25, 2008- The new Storm Ambulance vehicle arrived in Derby today. The new vehicle is a 2008 GMC 4500 chassis with a box made by Life Line Vehicles of Sumner Iowa. The dealer in CT was Eastford Fire and Rescue Sales of Eastford, CT. The vehicle is the Highliner series of Life Line ambulances. It will replace the 1994 Ford ambulance (FD-9). The vehicle has been purchased for the Storm Ambulance by the City of Derby.

Members of the Storm Ambulance would like to thank the various members of the board of Apportionment and Taxation, Board of Aldermen, Derby Finance Department and the staff of Mayor Anthony Staffieri for their patient work to make the delivery of the vehicle a reality. The total cost of the vehicle was $174,000.00.

It will hopefully serve the residents of Derby for 10 years. The new ambulance once it is inspected and registered will be first due to all medical calls. The current 1998 ambulance will be retired to a back up role as a second due ambulance.