County donates retired ambulance to Habitat Northumberland

Northumberland County Council and Paramedic Chief Susan Brown have handed over the keys for a decommissioned ambulance to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. The donated vehicle will be used to support their efforts to build affordable housing throughout the county.

Paramedics Chief Susan Brown said that while the ambulance has reached the end of its recommended life cycle with Northumberland Paramedics, they look forward to seeing it put to great use during its retirement and are proud to support the important efforts of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland to increase affordable housing in Northumberland.

The retired ambulance will be used by Habitat for Humanity Northumberland to transfer equipment, materials and supplies to building sites throughout the County, contributing to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to break the cycle of poverty through promoting homeownership among financially vulnerable individuals and families.

Habitat Northumberland CEO Cathy Borowec said the donation will be an incredible asset to their build program. 

In 2012, Northumberland County established a by-law permitting the donation of surplus assets, including retired ambulances. Donations of retired ambulances from the Northumberland Paramedics fleet are prioritized to support non-profit agencies and community emergency management partners that continue to serve residents across the County.