Adams County EMS is now equipped with a powerful new tool that could play a critical role in saving lives during large-scale emergencies: a mass casualty unit capable of treating up to 100 patients. Thanks to a federal grant facilitated by the Ohio Department of Transportation and FEMA, the trailer was obtained at no cost to local taxpayers, marking a major milestone for emergency preparedness in the county.

EMS Chief Dusty McCleese described the acquisition as both a fortunate opportunity and a strategic move for Adams County’s emergency response efforts. “We received this trailer through a grant—it was completely free to us,” McCleese said. “The only cost we had was for re-lettering it, and Adams County Regional Medical Center stepped in to cover that in exchange for having their name o

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