A couple weeks ago, we discussed the '69 C-B Olds Ambulance that was for sale on e-bay, in this thread. Tonight, I met the new owner!
(But first, some background, since I do not believe in short stories. If you want to skip this part, you can. I was a member of the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in MD from 1980 to 1993. I grew up in the area. I have been involved with a youth EMS program called the First Aid Unit since 1977 and am the Chairman now. The First Aid Unit was an Explorer Post sponsored by a fire department, and the sponsorship will end this year. My old department, Wheaton, agreed to become the new sponsor. And I am applying once again for membership, though I am not yet a member. Tonight, I attended a department meeting to introduce the program to the Squad members.)
The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in MD is a proud old squad, founded in 1955 and still functioning today. At their meeting tonight, it was announced that one of the Alumni Members had purchased this '69 C-B, and is going to donate it to the Squad to near-replicate one of their old rigs. It will become a PR and parade unit! I am very excited. And though I have submitted an application, I am not yet a member of the Squad, the Chief appointed me to be on the committee for it's restoration and care.
The new owner is very enthusiastic, and talked to me before and after the meeting. He will be picking up the ambulance on Saturday. He asked me if I knew how to join the PCS - well, I think I do. He will be a member of PCS and Mid-Atlantic Chapter soon.
Wheaton never owned a '69, but did own three '70 C-B Olds ambulances, as shown below.
Wow, who'd'a thought....
(But first, some background, since I do not believe in short stories. If you want to skip this part, you can. I was a member of the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in MD from 1980 to 1993. I grew up in the area. I have been involved with a youth EMS program called the First Aid Unit since 1977 and am the Chairman now. The First Aid Unit was an Explorer Post sponsored by a fire department, and the sponsorship will end this year. My old department, Wheaton, agreed to become the new sponsor. And I am applying once again for membership, though I am not yet a member. Tonight, I attended a department meeting to introduce the program to the Squad members.)
The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in MD is a proud old squad, founded in 1955 and still functioning today. At their meeting tonight, it was announced that one of the Alumni Members had purchased this '69 C-B, and is going to donate it to the Squad to near-replicate one of their old rigs. It will become a PR and parade unit! I am very excited. And though I have submitted an application, I am not yet a member of the Squad, the Chief appointed me to be on the committee for it's restoration and care.
The new owner is very enthusiastic, and talked to me before and after the meeting. He will be picking up the ambulance on Saturday. He asked me if I knew how to join the PCS - well, I think I do. He will be a member of PCS and Mid-Atlantic Chapter soon.
Wheaton never owned a '69, but did own three '70 C-B Olds ambulances, as shown below.
Wow, who'd'a thought....
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