Big Moose ambulance & fire companies add off-road 4×4 to rescue vehicle fleet

The Big Moose Ambulance Company, Inc. (BMAC) and Big Moose Fire Company Inc. (BMFC) are have announced their acquisition of a new off-road rescue vehicle.

The new vehicle is a 2013 Yamaha Rhino 700, 4 X 4, which will be equipped to trail the BMAC Rescue Sled and BMFC Pumping sled.

Jon Martin BMFD president (from left), Dave Peterson, Craig Smith BMFD assistant chief and Steve Baker BMAC vice-president and ambulance crew chief.

Jon Martin BMFD president (from left), Dave Peterson, Craig Smith BMFD assistant chief and Steve Baker BMAC vice-president and ambulance crew chief.

The Rescue Sled is equipped for Emergency Medical Service on various snowmobile trails and the Pumping Sled provides for winter access to water through ice augers and pumps to combat fires on remote waterfront properties.

Funding for the new vehicle was provided by BMAC, BMFD, and a significant donation by Dave Peterson and an in-kind contribution by Big Moose Yamaha.

Additional equipment is required to make the Rhino ready for service and donations are being solicited for trailer hitch, winch, track kit to replace wheels, accessory lights, and other items.

BMAC and BMFC provide remote rescue and fire operations in Northern Herkimer County from West of Moss Lake to the Lewis County Line.

BMAC service area includes the hamlets of Big Moose Lake, Big Moose Station, Twitchell Lake, Beaver River and Stillwater.

BMAC and BMFD are separate organizations and provide, year-round, emergency medical services (EMS) and fire protection services.

Each organization has separate annual operating budgets that primarily cover special equipment as well as vehicle and equipment maintenance costs.

Donations are always accepted to help defray operating expenses. Contributions may be mailed to Big Moose Ambulance Co., Inc., c/o Treasurer, 1449 Big Moose Rd. Eagle Bay, NY 13331 or Big Moose Fire Co. Inc., c/o Treasurer, 1449 Big Moose Rd., Eagle Bay, NY 13331.

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