Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune:
It seems like a lucky move that Clarendon Hills officials chose to keep their old ambulance as a backup after buying a new one for $259,000 in December 2014. The new 2015 Freightliner/Horton ambulance, which arrived on December 11, has been out of service since February 23 due to cracks inside the walls, according to Fire Chief Brian Leahy. It’s expected to remain off the road until late March while it undergoes repairs.
“There was significant cracking, so we took it back to the dealer,†said Leahy. “We’re not sure what caused it, but it’s definitely an issue that needs fixing.â€
The dealership responsible for the ambulance is Foster Coach Sales, Inc., based in Sterling, Illinois. They specialize exclusively in ambulances and sent the vehicle back to the manufacturer, Horton Ambulance, in Ohio.
“On March 9, the ambulance will be completely disassembled and then reassembled,†Leahy explained. “It started with one crack, and then five more appeared within a week. The entire interior needs to be taken apart and put back together.â€
While Leahy is disappointed that the new ambulance is already out of service just months after being purchased, he remains confident that the issue will be resolved. “It’s just a glitch, not a lemon,†he said. “It’s a cosmetic problem, but it definitely needs to be fixed.â€
Until the new ambulance is back on the road, the town is using its 2008 model again. Originally, they had planned to sell or trade it in. That process led to two verbal offers of $30,000 each. However, after internal discussions, the department decided to keep the older ambulance as a backup for when the new one is temporarily out of service due to maintenance, mechanical issues, or accidents.
Traditionally, the fire department has only operated with one ambulance. While a ladder truck carries some medical equipment, it isn’t suitable for transporting patients to the hospital. Leahy said the department could manage without a backup during this time, but Foster Coach Sales has offered to provide a loaner if needed.
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