Bluffdale City has purchased a new ambulance to replace the one that is currently being used by the city. "Bluffdale City is proud to have a new ambulance to serve the citizens," Mayor Derk Timothy said. The ambulance is being purchased on what is called a lease purchase. This will allow the city to finance the ambulance over the next few years. "Everyone here is excited to be able to drive the new ambulance," Fire Chief John Roberts said. Financing will be done through Zions Bank and the city can pay the loan off early. This may be an option as there has already been $25,000 paid toward the $159,000 loan. This money came from a portion of the budget for the year. The ambulance has been decaled and is now in use at the Bluffdale City Firehouse. The firehouse will let the new ambulance take the first few calls to make sure it is ready but still keep the old one available in case it is needed.

By Alisha Tondro for The South Valley Journal

Published in May 2011 in Riverton, Utah