1783

On Friday 12/30/2022, Hampton Lakes Emergency Squad took delivery of our of 2nd ambulance this year, Ambulance 1783 - a 2023 Ford F-450 Type III Ambulance!

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In January of 2022, our fleet of 3 ambulances was unexpectedly brought down to 2 ambulances when the "old 1783" was involved in a motor vehicle accident which rendered it a total loss. In order to effectively provide our service, we need a minimum of 3 ambulances to allow for down-time, repairs, preventative maintenance, and additional trucks to be staffed in times of high call volume or for special events. 

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With the nationwide chassis shortage and long expected delays in production, Southampton Township stepped in and purchased the  "stock remount" ambulance, known as 1784, on behalf of the Squad. 

A stock remount uses a refurbished box on a new chassis, substantially reducing production time and cost allowing the truck to be delivered within only a few months.

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The "new 1783" is a remount of the totaled "old 1783" replacing the 2003 Ford F-350 chassis with a new 2023 Ford F-450 chassis. The box was removed from the old chassis and placed on the new chassis, continuing its service. 

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In the next few weeks, Ambulance 1783 will be stocked and undergo licensing with the Department of Health before hitting the streets.

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Thank you to VCI Emergency Vehicles and Paul Hagemann, who have been our ambulance supplier for over 40 years.