Ambulance Fleet Replacement
Summary
The county bought five ambulances that were pre-ordered by the old Pender EMS & Fire board without county knowledge, plus tech upgrades. Several commissioners were frustrated by the surprise and the lack of competitive bids, but approved it because fleets are aging and new orders would take years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.9 million from fund balance, including $174,000 for technology upfits.
Residents needing reliable EMS response; medics working with aging vehicles.
Taxpayers concerned by the lack of competitive bidding and transparency in the discovery of the order.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The county bought five ambulances that were pre-ordered by the old Pender EMS & Fire board without county knowledge, plus tech upgrades. Several commissioners were frustrated by the surprise and the lack of competitive bids, but approved it because fleets are aging and new orders would take years.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 3, 2026
The consent agenda included replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and Jail transport, rifles, tactical armor, and EMS network equipment — together over $190,000. No outcome is on record.
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