A three-year-old Crossville ladder truck may be a total loss after an electrical accident last month at Station 2 fried the apparatus, reports newstalk941.com.

A February 11 routine check by a senior firefighter was the root cause. He fully extended the ladder and contacted electrical lines adjacent to the facility, officials say. About 14,000 volts ran through the apparatus and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage. The radio station said the firefighter no longer works for the department.

The electrical system was fried and most of the ladder was burnt off, the report says. Officials say the department now needs to transport the ladder truck to the WI Pierce Refurbish Center, which is set to cost about $9,000 with insurance covering about $4,000.

Once Pierce receives the apparatus, it will prepare a damage assessment and figure out if it makes financial sense to fix. On the heels of the accident, a budget amendment needs to be made; the item will be considered by the Crossville City Council Tuesday.

No injuries were reported, but the department may suffer long-term impacts from the loss.

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) which includes companies that manufacture Horton^®, AEV^®, Road Rescue^®, Wheeled Coach^® and Leader^® brand ambulances, announces the delivery of an all-electric, zero-emission ambulance to DocGo, a leading provider of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical mobility.

Manufactured at Leader Emergency Vehicles in South El Monte, CA, this all-electric ambulance eliminates the pollution of a standard gasoline ambulance. In addition to being less harmful to the planet, the electric ambulance has the potential to lower patient transportation costs due to lower fuel costs and maintenance needs.

“We are committed to lead the industry in electric ambulances to meet the sustainability missions of our customers, such as DocGo’s goal to have an all-electric fleet by 2032,” said Anoop Prakash, president, REV Ambulance Group. “We’re delighted to help DocGo reach their target, with the support of our partner Lightning eMotors.”

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of zero emissions medium duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, worked with Leader and DocGo to create the new vehicle. The Ford Transit T350 Type II ambulance chassis was electrified at Lightning eMotors and built at Leader’s facility. Leader’s High Roof Transit van offers up to 86 kWh of battery capacity that can be charged via Level 2 AC charging or DC fast charging. This model is equipped with dual rear wheels, increased interior headroom to aid crews in loading and unloading their patient, as well as an extended body length to provide more workspace for patient care.

“We are honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside Leader on this exciting initiative for DocGo,” said Nick Bettis, director of marketing and sales operations at Lightning eMotors. “In addition to being environmentally-friendly, the drastic reduction in pollutants is better for the overall health of the patients being transported.”

The DocGo delivery, along with recent orders from American Medical Response (AMR) and Hamad Medical Corporation (Qatar), further demonstrates REV’s leadership in bringing innovative technology to the EMS community.

Three Detroit firefighters and a truck driver were treated at a hospital Thursday afternoon following a collision on the city’s southwest side, reports detroitnews.com.

The firefighters were responding to reports of a structure fire when their engine collided with a truck near Fort and Springwells, officials say.

The fire turned out to be a false alarm, while the crash totaled the fire engine, which then required extrication, the report says.

The firefighters were evaluated and released with minor injuries, though all have been removed from work duties, according to the report. The truck driver also suffered minor injuries.

Police officials are investigating the crash.

DocGo announced today the delivery of its new all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance. Significantly more eco-friendly than a standard ambulance, the all-electric vehicle will be the first of its kind to be registered in the U.S. This vehicle marks the first step towards “Zero Emission,” the company’s latest sustainability mission to have an all-electric fleet by 2032.

With several hybrid vehicles already in its fleet, the launch of this all-electric ambulance and “Zero Emission” further demonstrates DocGo’s commitment to advancing green initiatives. This all-electric ambulance is 1/10th as polluting compared to a standard gasoline ambulance. In addition to being less harmful to the planet, the electric ambulance has the potential to lower patient transportation costs due to lower fuel costs and maintenance needs.

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“We are tireless in our quest to innovate how care is provided” said DocGo CEO and founder Stan Vashovsky. “Our ‘Zero Emission’ Initiative exemplifies how DocGo is revolutionizing the delivery of mobile medical care, and building a company that’s better for our patients, for our care providers, for our customers, and for the planet.”

DocGo worked with Lightning eMotors to create the new vehicle. “We are honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside DocGo on this exciting initiative,” said Nicholas Bettis, director of marketing and sales operations at Lightning eMotors. “In addition to being environmentally-friendly, the drastic reduction in pollutants is better for the overall health of the patients being transported.”

To celebrate the first patient in the U.S. to be transported in an all-electric ambulance, DocGo will be hosting a ribbon cutting with a hospital partner in New York at a later date.

Residents in Orcutt (CA) recently discussed the new fire station—which will be the city’s third—reports KSBY.

Orcutt, an unincorporated area that often relies on Santa Barbara County for emergency services, has two stations: Station 26 by Hwy 101 and Station 21 by old town, the report notes.

The new Station 25 will be located on the north end of Orcutt on Union Valley Parkway. An increase in population led to its need, according to the report.

Some residents say they wish the station was positioned further north within Orcutt, though others are happy, saying it’s long overdue.

Officials hope to have the new station up and running within the next two and a half years.