Town of Philadelphia (population 1947)
Name of service/government operation: Indian River Ambulance Service
Form of sharing: supported by 3 Towns and 3 villages
Services affected: ambulance services
Year started: 2011
Partners: Town and Village of Philadelphia; Town and Village of Theresa; Town and Village of Antwerp
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): to provide 24/7 EMS service when volunteers are not able to
What planning process preceded the sharing? 2 years of meetings and discovery process
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? an annual contract for service
Challenges: to work cooperatively with several entities
Benefits: 1st quality EMT's at all times
Impact on budget: has been a savings; the service used to be with fire contract; better service for less money
Impact on labor: 1 full time paid EMT; volunteers fill in
Impact on service: much better service; We know there is someone who will come when needed
Key contact: Lance Ronas; or contact Cheryl Horton who will connect with Mr.Ronas