Two out of five Allina Health EMS units broke down within 24 hours, with one incident stranding a crew and patient, due to recurring issues with the aging fleet.
In River Falls, Wisconsin, paramedics have raised concerns about the reliability of their ambulance fleet after a recent breakdown during an emergency call.
“The other half of my brain is going through all the different workarounds that I have to ensure that the equipment that should work, if it doesn’t work, what do I do?” - Allina Paramedic Judy Seeberger
Paramedics, including Judy Seeberger, have criticized the aging fleet, citing a 17-year-old truck as "not a reliable" unit and highlighting the need for a more reliable and safe service.
Author's summary: Paramedics raise concerns about aging ambulance fleet reliability.