A new set of wheels will be helping save lives in Herbert and area.
The RM of Herbert Fire Department has a new medical support vehicle, which looks very similar to an ambulance. While this unit does carry life-saving equipment, it is not kitted to transport individuals.
Brad Cornelson, fire chief for Herbert Fire and Rescue, says the 2018 GMC was originally a retired ambulance they brought back online.
"We got it converted into the first responder rescue van," said Cornelson. "We got it two months ago."
With help from Hutch Ambulance in Swift Current and from Crestline Ambulance in Saskatoon, the vehicle has been kitted with lights, sirens, and a host of medical supplies.
All together, this vehicle cost about $20,000.
"We can't transport anybody with it, but all of our first responder tools are now in there," said Cornelson. "Our extirication tools are also in there now."
This vehicle replaces the previous responder unit, which was a unit donated to the Fire and Rescue in 2007.
"It's quite a bit more of a modern unit," said Cornelson.