Wake County EMS is unveiling a “retro ambulance” this week, in a press conference at Station 1 downtown:

Thursday, February 18
10:00 a.m.
EMS Station 1
120 W. Davie St., Raleigh

The new ambulance has “old school” colors and graphics, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Wake County EMS. The event will include remarks from county officials, and any number of current and former members. (Please help spread the word. And wear green if you’ve got it!)

Also, mark your calendar for Thursday, October August 4 [date correction!], at 7:00 p.m., at Fletcher Opera Theater downtown. That’s the date for a full program celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Wake County EMS.

We’ll have pictures of the new rig, details about the truck and anniversary, and some historical perspectives, all after the reveal on Thursday. Watch this space!