4 New Ambulances Go Into Service In Cherokee County

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Four new ambulances have recently gone into service in Cherokee County to better serve its citizens.

According to county officials, the new units are equipped with the latest in crew and patient safety features to allow for the safest transport possible.

The new ambulances also feature new siren technology that sounds slightly different, but is scientifically designed to allow drivers to hear the emergency vehicle earlier. The earlier notification will afford drivers the time to recognize the emergency vehicle earlier and to safely pull to the right and stop, county officials said.

“All of our ambulances carry Advanced Life Support medications, state of the art EKG monitoring, oxygen equipment, IV supplies, and many other advanced life-saving medical equipment," EMS Chief Nate Sullivan said. "We have also begun incorporating mechanical CPR devices in which a machine administers chest compressions in the event of a cardiac arrest. This machine eliminates human error and provides consistent chest compressions, at the correct depth and rate, for the duration of the event.”

The new units will be assigned to replace units at Station 9 in North Canton, Station 8 in Holly Springs, Station 24 in Woodstock/Holly Springs, and Station 19 in the southwest corner of the county, but may respond county-wide if the situation dictates.

“We are grateful to the taxpayers, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Jill Mabley, and Fire Chief, Tim Prather, for the opportunity to work with some of the best medical providers and best equipment available. Every investment that is made into EMS allows us to better serve and improve the outcomes of our patients,” added Sullivan.