Upgraded Rescue Rig Enters Service at Station 2
Radcliff, KY · September 5, 2026
The morning air carries a rare calm, but you will want to knock out outdoor errands early before the afternoon heat takes hold.
The Lead
Hardin County Emergency Medical Services has rolled out a major addition to northern Hardin County's emergency fleet, officially putting a new $320,000 Road Rescue ambulance into active duty at Radcliff Station 2. Designated as Unit 5, the 2025 Ford F-450 rig arrives fully outfitted with state-of-the-art medical technology, including automated LUCAS chest compression devices, modern cardiac monitors, and hydraulic PowerLoad stretcher systems.
The deployment addresses climbing call volumes across the northern corridor, giving local first responders enhanced capabilities during critical cardiac and trauma responses. According to county emergency officials, placing the advanced vehicle directly at the local post significantly shortens transit times when minutes matter most. With the new truck now fully integrated into daily dispatch rotations, crews have officially transitioned frontline response duties to the rig as older apparatus cycle into scheduled maintenance reserve.
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Today's Outlook
- High 98°F · Low 75°F — Clear
- Slather on sunscreen early and drink plenty of water if you are outdoors today.
What's On Around Town
Elizabethtown: Hardin County Farmers Market Farmers Market Pavilion (200 Peterson Drive), 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Stock up on sweet corn, local honey, and fresh weekend produce.
Loaves of Love Outreach MOD Squad Youth Ministry (500 W Lincoln Trail Blvd), 8:30 AM Join neighbors distributing complimentary groceries and pantry supplies to area families.
Elizabethtown: Central Kentucky Run for the Gold Elizabethtown Sports Park, 2:00–10:00 PM Cheer on regional cross-country runners competing under evening stadium floodlights.
West Point: Finley Fest Live Music Brewer Nation, 4:00–8:00 PM Gary Brewer and guests deliver lively bluegrass honoring a legendary local family.
Spotlight & Story
- Dan Duncan
- Overseeing Trojan athletics alongside coaching duties for varsity tennis and golf, Duncan anchors sports operations from the South Logsdon Parkway campus. On any given weeknight, you will find him arranging tournament brackets or prepping baseline courts before heading to the fairways.
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