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Brookhaven leaders, fire and police chiefs seek local paramedic solution after Crozer, Taylor closures
Summary
Brookhaven officials and emergency-service leaders described urgent regional planning to replace lost ALS paramedic coverage after two hospital closures, including proposals, temporary donations and a local "chase car" plan funded in part by fire-company buy‑ins.
Brookhaven Borough Council members and local emergency chiefs reported an urgent, ongoing effort to restore advanced life‑support (ALS) paramedic coverage after the recent closures of Crozer and Taylor hospitals.
Council officials and fire and police chiefs described a patchwork response that includes temporary private donations to sustain coverage through Aug. 1, proposals from hospital systems and nonprofit providers, and local municipal and fire‑company plans to field a paramedic chase car. The council heard updates at its June 2 meeting and was told officials expect more concrete cost figures before the next council meeting.
The issue matters because Crozer and Taylor historically supplied a large share of ALS paramedic capacity in Delaware County; their closing has left municipalities scrambling to ensure timely paramedic response for life‑threatening calls. Speakers said delayed ALS coverage could lengthen transport times and increase strain on remaining hospitals.
Chief Montella, who the council identified as a key EMS coordinator in the region, summarized recent…
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