The Rainy River District Paramedic Services is sporting some new wheels.
Two new ambulances are now in service.
They replace ones that were aging and come with the latest in safety and medical technology.
The District of Rainy River Services Board states that having modern ambulances on the road results in fewer repairs, less downtime, and better utilization of healthcare dollars.
Two command vehicles are also in service.
They allow supervisors to attend a scene and provide paramedics with additional support if required.
The Services’ Community Paramedicine program also has its own vehicle, freeing up the need for an ambulance.
This program offers non-emergency care to residents with chronic conditions who remain at home.
The vehicle is also fully equipped and can provide additional support to frontline crews or be an immediate response to an emergency until an ambulance arrives.
