2007 Press Release: Fire Department Launches 4th Ambulance

For immediate release
October 12, 2007

The Des Plaines Fire Department will expand its emergency medical response services with the deployment of our fourth Paramedic Ambulance on October 15, 2007. On June 4, 2007 the City of Des Plaines hired twelve probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, six of whom were part of the 2007 budget approval for the implementation of a fourth ambulance.

According to Acting Fire Chief Art Zern, "The twelve probationary Firefighter/Paramedics are completing their initial training and will be ready to perform their duties with the professionalism and expertise that the citizens of Des Plaines expect. The fourth ambulance will start handling calls on Monday, October 15, 2007. This initiative will help to lower response times and allow for the quick and efficient delivery of emergency medical services to the citizens, visitors and workforce in Des Plaines."

The MEDTEC ambulance, which cost $132,000, was purchased from Foster Coach Sales.

(pictured above left to right) Des Plaines Firefighter/Paramedics Mike Rioch, Mike Kirchoff and Mike King pose for a photograph in front of the new ambulance, which will be used to answer calls beginning Monday, October 15, 2007. The MEDTEC ambulance was purchased from Foster Coach Sales.

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