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Older ambulances aren't retiring just yet Halton Region marked Paramedic Week (May 26-June 2) by donating three decommissioned ambulances. One will go to St. John Ambulance, OakvilleMilton and Halton Hills Branch while the two others will go to Ozone Systems International. "Here in Halton, we are very fortunate to have such highly-trained and dedicated paramedics," said Halton Region Chair Gary Carr. 9 | Friday, May 30, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "I am happy to have these decommissioned ambulances go to good causes where other highly-trained professionals can put them to good use." Each ambulance's lifespan in Halton is roughly five years, or more than 225,000 km. The decommissioned ambulances are either disposed of at auction or, upon request, donated to an see New on p.10 Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Halton Region has donated three decommissioned ambulances to good causes. From left, David Mayers and Alpha King of Ozone Systems International, Halton Paramedic Chief Greg Sage, Halton Region Chair Gary Carr and Tim Bauer, Gail Rogers with Cookie the Dog Guide and Adam Lukomski, all of St. John Ambulance. | photo by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) WE ALSO DO LANDSCAPE DESIGN · Pebble Concrete · Stamped Concrete · Flagstone · Walkways · Garage Floors · Patios · Driveways · Curbs (French) Tel: 905.842.7171 Call Mario · sunmarlandscape.com