Sidney Rescue puts Delta Gift to Work

September 2001

Recently, Sidney Rescue was able to place a new Rescue vehicle into service Thanks to Delta Ambulance. Assistant Chief Dick Haisch said that they had priced new rescue vehicles and found that a similar vehicle retails for around $114,000, which he stated is a rather exorbitant cost for a small rescue service. 

Instead, with the donation of a retired Delta Ambulance unit, they were able to keep the cost to around $11,000. "We installed a new engine, a little paint, and the lettering... the rest is pretty much as we got it" said Haisch. "This vehicle was very well maintained and could easily last us ten years. We appreciate the savings"

Sidney's old rescue was converted into a Forestry Truck for a double benefit for the town.

Delta, established in 1972, operates from bases in Augusta and Waterville, providing Paramedic Emergency, transfer and wheelchair van services, as well as education. Sidney is one of Delta's Service Communities.

Photo shows Assistant Rescue Chief Haisch, left, and Rescue Chief Rachel Williams on the right