Dalton Fire District Anticipating February Arrival for Ambulance

The new apparatus is an F450 series, a pickup-style, two-wheel drive, so it would have a larger motor and transmission, heavier-duty brakes, and be an all-around heavy-duty vehicle. The anticipated cost is about $345,000 to be rolled out as an Advanced Life Support unit.

 

The district had been discussing investing in a new truck but expected a three-year turnaround. But unanticipated opportunity came up — a buyer had backed out of a vehicle order at the last minute, so an ambulance became available early.