ASHLAND, Ky. — A Ky. county ambulance service has donated one of its old ambulances to a city police department.
The Boyd County EMS gave its 2003 International ambulance to the Ashland Police Department to be “used for a variety of different purposes,” according to the Daily Independent.
That ambulance was one of the first bought by Boyd EMS when the company switched from van to medium-duty truck-based ambulances. It and an identical ambulance became unnecessary after the service took on two Freightliner ambulances earlier than planned because another service canceled its order.
The other surplus ambulance is being donated to the county, Boyd EMS Director Tom Adams said. The county will be using the ambulance as a large-tool transport vehicle.
The APD is pleased with the donation, having sent it out on two calls already. Maj. Todd Kelley told the Daily Independent that it would serve as a mobile command post, an evidence intake and processing center at crime scene and a “rehab” spot for officers to recover from heat and cold.
APD Chief Rob Ratliff said that the first call the donated ambulance went on was to a warrant service that required an 11-member team — and everyone was able to fit inside.
“We’ll get a lot of use out of (the vehicle),” Ratliff said. “We’re glad to have it and we really appreciate Boyd EMS donating it to us.”