1784

On Tuesday 6/28/2022, Hampton Lakes Emergency Squad took delivery of our newest addition to the fleet, Ambulance 1784 - a 2022 Ford F-550 Type I Ambulance!

Since January of 2022, HLES has been operating with only 2 ambulances in-service. This has made it difficult to provide adequate downtime, routine maintenance, and other repairs that the fleet needs.

With the nationwide chassis shortage and long expected delays in production, Southampton Township stepped in and purchased a "stock remount" ambulance 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.

In the next few weeks, Ambulance 1784 will be stocked and undergo licensing with the Department of Health before hitting the streets.

Ambulance 1784 not only increases the fleet back to its normal size, but adds improved safety systems, 4x4 capabilities, and other new technology that will improve the service delivery of EMS in Southampton Township.

Thank you to Southampton Township for their assistance and partnership in ensuring your EMS needs are met!

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