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ambulance,” said Szymanski.

The new ambulance has a gas engine instead of a diesel, which will save on fuel and maintenance costs. The exterior has a new look, but the interior is outfitted with the equipment transferred over from the old ambulance.

Esselman expressed appreciation for Szymanski for seizing the grant opportunity.

“When it came up, we knew that we had to act on it right away. He really did the legwork to make it happen. It made our wishes come true to have an updated, 2023 model,” said Esselman.

The Loyal Ambulance Service serves the city of Loyal, the towns of Loyal and Beaver, and the the northern third of the town of York (Highway H is the dividing line). Szymanski and Esselman expressed gratitude to local municipalities for faithfully contributing to the ambulance service.

“A lot of appreciation goes to the municipalities for funding. Without their support and desire to make sure people of our service area are well taken care of, it wouldn’t happen,” said Szymanski.

More about the Loyal Ambulance Service About 15 volunteer members respond to about 110-120 calls per year. Typically, three people respond to each call.

“We are always looking for good, dedicated people to join us,” said Szymanski.

Anyone interested in volunteering may contact Szymanski or Esselman.

Next on the Loyal Ambulance Service’s wish list is a new automated external defibrillator (AED). An AED can be used to shock a patient’s heart into an effective rhythm, but that’s not its only function. The ambulance crew uses the AED to monitor vital signs like blood pressure, O2 saturation and pulse.

“It’s used on every run,” said Szymanski.

A new AED will cost about $45,000. The ambulance service is conducting a brat fry June 6 at Loyal City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds.