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call since the purchase of their new ambulance, nicknamed “Big Red”.
On January 1, 2005 Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue was notified of an award through a State Emergency Services Grant for the funding of an ambulance. Many ambulances were looked at, with the volunteer staff finally choosing a Type 1 ambulance by Horton Ambulance makers. After final approval of a design, construction of Washington’s new machine began almost a year later.
“Big Red” was purchased as an advanced Life Support Ambulance and is equipped to handle life threating situations. With plenty of room inside, EMS technicians can position themselves for easy access to patients needing specialized skills.“Big Red” replaced an 18 year old ambulance. The older machine at one time was an ideal ambulance for Advanced Life Support but as new skills and equipment developed the once top of the line ambulance was outgrown and became due for replacement
The newer, bigger, better “Big Red” cost $145,000, with $73,000 from the State Grant and $30,000 has been raised from fund raisers, public support, and other smaller funding
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