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Public alarm over ambulance service refuted; city says current contract runs through April 2026
Summary
A public commenter asked whether Chester will lose ambulance service; officials denied the rumor and confirmed the current VMSC contract expires April 2026 and the city intends to reengage before that date.
A member of the public told the Budget & Finance Committee Oct. 20 there was 'word on the street' that Chester might lose ambulance service. The commenter asked directly, 'Is that true?'
Multiple officials replied 'No.' Committee members explained ambulance services are provided under annual contracts and confirmed the city currently is engaged with VMSC; they said the contract expires in April 2026 and the city plans to procure or reengage for service before then.
The public commenter asked for written confirmation to calm community concern; officials acknowledged the need to clarify public messaging and said staff would plan communications that explain the contract timeline and continuity of service.
No formal procurement decision was made at the meeting; officials framed the item as a contract-timing clarification to be communicated to the public.
