When the driver started to cross, the ambulance collided with a southbound Jaguar, police said.

The driver of that car told investigators he hadn't heard the sirens before he reached the intersection. Police noted that the light was green going his way. Once he heard the sirens, he says he tried to make it out of the intersection, to get out of the ambulance's way.

The fire department was able to purchase the truck for $264,625 with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds.

The old truck will go into reserve, according to officials. The new truck is specially equipped to better handle medical calls, which the fire department regularly responds to, especially out in the county where it may take longer for an ambulance to arrive.

“Between 75 and 80 percent of our calls are medical related,” said Chief Dennis Knight.

Department representatives pointed out that the new truck could potentially save the department money long-term due to increased fuel efficiency.

The fire department was able to purchase the truck for $264,625 with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds.

The old truck will go into reserve, according to officials. The new truck is specially equipped to better handle medical calls, which the fire department regularly responds to, especially out in the county where it may take longer for an ambulance to arrive.

“Between 75 and 80 percent of our calls are medical related,” said Chief Dennis Knight.

Department representatives pointed out that the new truck could potentially save the department money longterm due to increased fuel efficiency.

"Sign1 helps us out getting the truck wrapped. Now we're going to start going to events so people can have the opportunity to sign on the truck a family member, 'I survived,' that type stuff -- get the word out there," Randy King, the deputy chief, said.

The fire department is also raising funds to provide free mammograms for those in need.