Overton Gets Good News On Ambulance, Monroe Building Bids
The Overton County Budget Committee approved bids for two ambulances and the construction of the Monroe Community Center at its Tuesday meeting. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said this meeting was designed to open bids for expensive projects to see if those projects are feasible before department heads present proposed budgets for the new fiscal […]
New Ambulances On The Way To Clay For Aging Chassis
Two new ambulances are on the way in Clay County to mitigate soaring maintenance costs caused by high-milage units. EMS Director Andy Hall said he expects one ambulance to arrive this fall, while the second remains at least a year from arrival. He said the county had to replace a $16,000 motor for an ambulance […]
White County EMS Trying To Avoid Tying Up Units In Cookeville
White County EMS exploring a policy change to allow ambulances to take patients elsewhere when Cookeville Regional has long ER waits. EMS Director Mike Kerr said those picked up by ambulance have the right to choose which hospital to visit, so long as it borders White County. Kerr said CRMC wait times are often well […]
Dekalb EMS Gets New Ambulance And Equipment For CDBG Grant
Dekalb County EMS will use a Community Development Block Grant of some $350,000 to purchase a new ambulance and updated patient-care equipment. EMS Director Hoyte Hale said of the five ambulances in the fleet, many are old and are racking up high mileage number. Add to that, a state-of-the-art chest compressor system, which will make […]
White Co. To Use CDBG Application Funds For New Ambulance
White County is looking to add a new ambulance for emergency services with a Community Development Block Grant application. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with long wait times due to supply chain issues, the county decided to plan ahead and apply for a new ambulance before the need became critical. “It’ll be a good […]
Fentress Using CDBG Funds For Ambulance Purchase
Fentress County using Community Development Block Grant funding to purchase two ambulances to add to its fleet. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said with the standalone ER almost completed, having the additional ambulances will be a huge benefit. “Of course, they’ll still have to be making runs going out of the county making runs and such,” […]
Pickett Approves Bid For Additional Ambulance
Pickett County approved a bid to purchase a new ambulance at some $271,000. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county currently has four ambulances in good condition. However, with an estimated 18-month lead time the county wanted to plan ahead. “You know since it’s going to take so long to get this ambulance they went […]
Overton Commission Approves Ambulance Service Roof Repair Bid
Overton County Commission has approved a bid for roof repair at the Ambulance Services building. Budget Committee Chair Darwin Clark said the work will include new shingles and lining. He said the roof is original to when the building was built in the 80s. “Most of the work has been done inside trying to keep […]
Clay Ambulance Purchase Receives Minimal Interest Again
For the second time, Clay County received just one bid to purchase a new ambulance. The county submitted its first sole bid for state approval in May, but the state asked for the specs to be broadened. After doing so, Mayor Dale Reagan said interest remained low. “We’re hoping this time the state will approve […]
Van Buren Commission Approves Extra ARP Spending To Purchase Ambulance
Van Buren County has locked in a price for a new ambulance. Mayor Greg Wilson said the price $260,000, an increase of $10,000 from the original quote that the county commission covered through American Rescue Plan money. “It’s a Dodge diesel,” Wilson said. “Basically, the same type of what we have right now. It’s to […]
