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MedLite's model MDT-10 is a perfect
fit for Gators, Mules, Rangers, Volunteers and Kubotas! "Marshall County Uses FEMA Reimbursements and DHS
Grant Funds for Medical Gator" Mark Harrison, EMS Director
Benton,
Kentucky
June 29, 2010 Marshall County EMS, based in Benton,
KY, serves residents and tourist of this southwestern Kentucky community, bordering Kentucky Lake, and the "Land
Between The Lakes" recreation area. Recently, they placed into service a John Deere Gator 4X4 XUV outfitted
with a MedLite™ EMS insert in the cargo bed. The medical insert allows for safe transport of
a patient on a long spine board, or packaged in a Stoke's type basket stretcher or litter. It includes an adjustable
attendant's seat and a storage compartment with slide out tray for EMS equipment.
| Marshall Co. EMS 'Gator' standby 2010 "Tater Days" |
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| LEFT: Brian Harrison, EMT-B // RIGHT: Bryan Cutsinger, Paramedic / Supervisor |
The Gator 4X4 utility vehicle was funded by 'Marshall
County Fiscal Court' through allocation of FEMA reimbursement monies from the 2009 ice storm that struck this region.
Funding for the MedLite™ medical insert was obtained through a US Department of Homeland Security
grant administered by Kentucky's Office of Homeland Security. Along with the Gator and EMS insert,
a 20-Ft. long 'Special Response Support Trailer' was purchased to house and transport the off road rescue
equipment during emergencies. Additionally, this trailer has been outfitted with medical, communications and command
supplies for use as a forward command post during disaster responses throughout the region.
| Four 911 calls for EMS were dispatched... |
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| The 'Gator' arrived on scene first with Paramedics! |
Emergency services administrators realized the need for
this equipment during the 2009 winter ice storm. Due to the numerous blocked roads caused by this regional natural disaster,
health and welfare visits to elderly and infirm citizens were almost impossible. Plus, some emergency transports were
delayed for days due to restricted access by conventional emergency vehicles. The Gator's size and 4-wheel drive would
have allowed it to go around many of these obstacles to reach those in need. Also, Marshall County EMS responds
to several ATV, hiking, boating and hunting accidents every year. As such, the addition of this 4X4 off road emergency
vehicle will improve response times and enhance the safety of both emergency personnel and patients. For more information on the "Gator" project contact
Marshall County EMS at: 270-527-1243. * * *
Wow... Check out this "EXTREME" off road Kubota RTV 1100! Not only does this monster 4X4 off road utility vehicle have
a radical set of tracks and a climate controlled fully enclosed cab, in the bed is a Kimtek "FireLite
Transport Deluxe" fire-rescue insert with Darley/Davey pump, Hannay
electric rewind hose reel with 100-Ft. of 3/4" booster hose, hose bed / storage area, rescue stretcher / litter
area, and 75 gallon poly tank in a bright diamond plate aluminum housing with aluminum tubing sub-frame. CALL OR EMAIL US FOR MORE DETAILS! 859-359-4502 Office
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