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Volunteer EMS outlines rising supply costs, fixed paramedic contract and ambulance fit‑out needs
Summary
New Canaan EMS told the subcommittee it ran about 1,700 calls last year with 54 active volunteers and asked for a capital replacement of a paramedic vehicle and modest increases in medical‑supply contributions; the paramedic contract with Norwalk Hospital is a fixed $465,000 annual charge through mid‑2028.
Leaders of New Canaan EMS presented the volunteer ambulance service’s FY27 requests and explained how town contributions and fundraising sustain operations. Barb Clayton, president of New Canaan EMS, said volunteers answered over 1,700 calls last year involving roughly 1,800 patients and logged about 28,633 volunteer hours from 54 active and probationary members.
John Knight summarized the service’s contract and…
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