News from Hopkinton Town Crier - Framingham, MA, USA:
by Helen Prunty Krispien:
In a world still punctuated by gas-guzzling vehicles, the new electric go-carts recently given to the DPW, Police, School and Fire Departments are welcomed gifts.
On a rainy, and dreary Monday morning the Hopkinton Fire Department's only go-cart sat plugged into an electric ceiling socket in the huge firehouse garage. With a golf-cart like appearance this environmentally friendly vehicle has already been put into action says Lt. Ken Clark.
Clark, a 4th generation firefighter whose career has spanned more than 33 years with the Hopkinton Department, is thrilled with their sleek new vehicle. "We call it the 'SEV' or Special Events Vehicle. It's been adapted to have its own silver tool box, carrying chest and stretcher," said Clark. "One of the guys is good with electrical things and put in the siren and flashing red light. It's very simple to drive: just release the brake and go."
Since the vehicle is good for getting into target spots, the "SEV" took its maiden ride at this year's Boston Marathon. "A civilian went down at the starting line, after the women left, and just before the men started," said Clark. "It was on the north side of the street which is difficult to access. We pulled right up to the start line and then the ambulance came."
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