Saturday, January 2, 2021 Board opts to sell older unit with electrical issues Members of the Barry-Lawrence Ambulance Board approved the purchase of a new ambulance, from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles, to put into a scheduled rotation in 2021, aiming to keep the districts fleet of vehicles remain in optimal working condition. The Braun truck, with a price tag of $197,573, comes with a 2021 Ford chassis, is of single unit welded seam construction, offering a safer transport environment for both crews and patients. The unit will feature sliding side doors, which are safer than the open-out doors on narrow, rural highways. Crew members have the ability to look out to see if there is an oncoming vehicle, where the open-out doors could create a blind spot. Interior cameras are included, a benefit to both employees and patients.