Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department’s Engine 4 rolled over onto its side shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday while being turned off of Boundary Street onto Robert Smalls Parkway, YourIslandNews.com reported.

It appears the right wheel struck the concrete curb taking out a large chunk, the report said. Centrifugal force and weight of 43,000 pounds combined to roll the department’s newest truck. There were no other vehicles involved, according to the report.

Two firefighters were on board at the time. Both were strapped in and were uninjured, according a fire official, the report said.

Baldwin has committed to spending $1 million to buy two new fire trucks, NowHabersham.com reported.

During a called city council meeting on Wednesday, the council approved the purchase of a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) and custom pumper truck. The total cost of the vehicles, with interest, is $1,061,666.14, the report said.

The QRV is a 2020 International 4×4 with a Class A pump. According to a Baldwin fire official, this vehicle’s purpose is to respond to fires of a smaller nature such as grass fires along GA 365, US 441, the railroad right of way, and the airport, according to the report. It can also provide house fire protection until a fire engine arrives on the scene. The QRV design is smaller than a normal fire truck, which allows it to access areas other trucks can’t, the report said.

Baldwin city council members also agreed to buy a 2021 Ferrara Igniter Custom Pumper for $695,000, the report said. The council intends to finance the truck through a lease-purchase agreement with the Georgia Municipal Association. If the lease agreement is approved, interest will be added in, bringing the total cost of the truck to $806,666.14.

After two years of determining what is needed for the Creston Fire Department’s next truck, Creston City Council approved Tuesday a bid of $420,471 from Toyne, News.Yahoo.com reported.

A Creston fire official said the new vehicle will replace one that dates back to 2000. Creston’s America Rescue Plan funds will be used for the purchase, the report said. Those funds are from the federal government to local municipalities that lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expected delivery is April 2024.

Medix Specialty Vehicles is proud to announce North Eastern Rescue Vehicles will now represent the Medix brand, as its newest dealer partner providing new ambulance sales and service throughout New England, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

North Eastern Rescue Vehicles is one of the largest independent ambulance dealers in the country and has been serving the northeastern region for more than 20 years. In the late 1980s, Bob Reilly, President of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, started selling vehicles part-time with his then-partner, Bob Barnes. At that time, Bob Reilly was a nationally registered paramedic working with/for Bob Barnes who owned Eastern Paramedics of Syracuse, NY. From these humble beginnings, in 2000 North Eastern Rescue Vehicles was founded and now represents many of the industry’s premier ambulance manufacturers.

“We are thrilled to announce North Eastern Rescue Vehicles (NERV) as our newest dealer partner,” says Greg Rusk, President, Medix Specialty Vehicles. “Their business is built through an unmatched commitment to service, and serving one customer at a time, which aligns with our mission and values. NERV constantly strives to find innovative solutions to the industry’s evolving challenges and with their proven track record as an exceptional ambulance dealer for our partner brands Demers Ambulance, Braun Industries, and Crestline Coach, we are honored to welcome their outstanding team to represent the Medix brand throughout the New England territory. We are also pleased that Roberta & Lucien Rainville will be a key part of the NERV team in New England. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with North Eastern Rescue Vehicles.”

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About Medix Specialty Vehicles

Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of Type I, Type II, and Type III ambulances. Located in Elkhart, Indiana, Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has produced one of the highest quality and best-valued units in the industry since 2001. You can learn more about Medix Specialty Vehicles on our website located at www.medixambulance.com or by contacting us at (866) 971-4915.

About Demers Braun Ambulance Manufacturer

Through its strong family of brands – Demers, Braun, Crestline, Medix – the Company operates six production/service sites across North America and employs over 1000 team members. The Company is the second-largest ambulance manufacturer in North America. Its offering of ambulance products range from the price-conscious value ambulance to the highly-customized specialty vehicle. To learn more about how Demers, Braun, Crestline, and Medix can help you save more lives, visit Demers-Ambulances.com, BraunAmbulances.com, CrestlineCoach.com, and MedixAmbulance.com.