Another reason why Vol EMS is dying in Connecticut

[Kavsuvb]

Here's the article from NBC Connecticut

Future of Wethersfield ambulance service remains uncertain

The future of ambulance service remains up in the air in Wethersfield. The town manager is pushing a plan that could do away with a local non-profit and instead rely on a company. He says without this switch there could be longer response times. The non-profit service disputes that and its...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

 

[NomadicMedic]

Not enough info here to even tell the story. Why does weathersfield want to change services?

 

[Kavsuvb]

Here are more details on the story

Future of EMS service remains uncertain in Wethersfield

The fate of the ambulance service in Wethersfield hangs in the balance.

www.wtnh.com

Future of Wethersfield EMS up in the air

The future of Wethersfield EMS services is up in the air.

www.wfsb.com

Future of Wethersfield EMS unknown

Wethersfield EMS workers are sounding the alarm as the future of the town’s current ambulance service is in jeopardy.

www.wfsb.com

Future of Wethersfield EMS service up in the air​

Here's the post from the town's Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/WethersfieldCTgov/posts/729503972703919

 

[NomadicMedic]

After reading the emergency petition from the town of Wethersfield, it makes a lot more sense. The ambulance service decided to pull a fast one, and the town is unhappy with it. Makes sense.

 

[Kavsuvb]

After reading the emergency petition from the town of Wethersfield, it makes a lot more sense. The ambulance service decided to pull a fast one, and the town is unhappy with it. Makes sense.

The word I got from a source within Wethersfield Vol EMS is that the town is working with Aetna Ambulance service to get rid of the Town Volunteer EMS because the town feels that they don't have the members to justify the need for them. On top of that, they are looking to pull medic service in the neighboring town as well.

 

[Kavsuvb]

Here's more on the Saga of Wethersfield EMS

Ambulance battle in a CT town goes to state hearing, gets even more contentious

In an uncommonly contentious hearing, town administration and its non-profit ambulance service on Friday took turns swiping at each other’s performance and their plans for the future of emerg…

www.courant.com