Wis. paramedics say ambulance breakdowns highlight unreliability of aging fleet

Wisconsin Paramedics Highlight Unreliability of Aging Ambulance Fleet

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.

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