Stevens County ambulance system continues to navigate financial strains with no changes in sight: 'Something has to be done'

Stevens County ambulance system continues to navigate financial strains with no changes in sight: 'Something has to be done'

Last year, Deer Park Ambulance used more than $18,000 just to replace an engine.The ambulance service posted on Facebook in January hoping community members would donate to help with future repair costs, with ongoing financial strains.“A new ambulance costs about $250,000 currently. We are not in a position to buy a new one at this time,” said Amber Jones, director of operations for the agency.Ambulance services in Stevens County are still navig…