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Commission approves East Millinocket fire and ambulance contracts amid rising costs
Summary
Penobscot County approved a $10,000 fire protection agreement and a one-year ambulance agreement for East Millinocket at $26,701.50, increases tied to negotiated service terms and resource needs.
Penobscot County commissioners approved May 6 two one-year service agreements with the town of East Millinocket: a fire protection agreement for $10,000 and an ambulance-service agreement totaling $26,701.50.
County staff said the fire protection contract reflects a modest increase tied to negotiated communication and response arrangements. Commissioners approved a separate one-year ambulance agreement after discussing town service boundaries and the town—s changing cost structure.
Why it matters: Both agreements formalize county support for emergency services that cover portions of the unorganized territories. The ambulance contract in particular rose sharply from last year—s $9,200 figure (fire amount in prior year), reflecting the town—s operating costs and negotiations.
Details: - Fire protection: contract approved at $10,000 for the upcoming year; commissioners noted communications support is part of the agreement. - Ambulance: one-year agreement approved at $26,701.50; county staff said the figure results from negotiated service needs and is within recommended budget adjustments for 2025.
The motions passed unanimously; commissioners asked staff to bring forward any necessary administration steps to ensure continuity of service and to report back on any related budget impacts.
Ending: Both agreements were approved as one-year contracts and will be revisited during next-year budget discussions.
