The Brookfield Board of Selectmen has signed off on using unspent money in fire lines in the budget for a new ambulance.  Money from the reserve fund and the fire company will also be tapped.  There's an increased call demand, which led to the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company purchasing a new one for $262,500.  It replaces a 2010 ambulance with 103,000 miles on it.  Assistance Chief Andy Ellis told the Selectmen that it's broken down twice with patients on board, one who was critical.  Refurbishing the fire company’s tower truck will cost $325,000.  The 100 foot ladder is needed as development grows in the town center area, and the current truck was purchased in 2001.  That truck is getting its safety standards updated and is out of service until May.