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03/14/2008: "SJI Ambulances To Be Upgraded"

Chief Cole of the SJC District 1 EMS (Emergency Medical Services has announced that three ambulances will be off island for some upgrading. Cole stated in a press release that “our aging ambulances need a little TLC in order to keep them in safe operating condition.” The oldest ambulance is 14 years old.

Cole stressed that while each ambulance must be taken off island for the work, each ambulance, one at a time, will be taken back to the factory south of Seattle for a few weeks. This will always leave two in service.

Each of the ambulances will in turn receive increased reflective marking and external lighting. They will also be outfitted with internal safety systems for patients and EMTs and receive minor but important repairs and upgrades to some systems.

“We do not anticipate this maintenance to interrupt our ability to quickly respond to emergencies. With the addition of a third paramedic and EMTs having capability to first respond with all necessary life saving equipment, our community is in good hands,” Cole stated.