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Council to pursue data review of fire and EMS fleet after rising call volumes, officials say
Summary
Council member Eric Poach asked staff April 1 to assemble a neutral, data‑driven assessment of the borough’s fire and EMS fleet and response capabilities after officials reported rising EMS call volumes and regional closures of ambulance providers.
Monroeville — Council members on April 1 asked borough staff to begin a formal data analysis of fire and emergency medical services in light of rising call volumes and regional shifts in ambulance capacity, and they signaled the analysis will inform capital‑budget decisions and the next multi‑year service agreement with volunteer companies.
Council member Eric Poach framed the request as a need for neutral, evidence‑based planning. "The fleet review should be the top of our list," Poach said, explaining that changing market conditions make prior approaches to apparatus acquisition and maintenance unsustainable.
Key findings and concerns presented to council: - Rising call volumes: Borough figures cited…
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