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Hurley Ambulance Service reports full 24/7 coverage, 89 calls so far this year
Summary
The town’s volunteer ambulance service told the board it has maintained around‑the‑clock coverage since the start of the year, has responded to 89 calls (42 in February) and is recruiting local staff while transitioning leadership after the founder’s resignation.
Matthew Cerning, president of the Hurley Ambulance Service, told the Town Board the service now provides 24‑hour, seven‑day coverage in Hurley and has not missed a scheduled shift since operations began earlier this year. “We have responded to 89 calls since the beginning of the year, 42 of those in February so far,” Cerning said, adding the only times the service could not respond were when crews were already out on other calls and mutual‑aid partners were used.
The service is working to increase local staffing so both ambulances can be staffed when a second call comes in, Cerning and acting chief Leanne Buckinger said. Buckinger, introduced during the report as the service’s acting chief, will lead after Ken Fitzgerald stepped down; board members thanked Fitzgerald for founding the service and said operations are on “solid footing.”
Cerning also reported vehicle maintenance work was completed on unit 669 — it required a new air compressor and is back in service — leaving both ambulances available. He said billing and staffing continue to challenge the operation but emphasized that mutual‑aid agreements have reliably backstopped coverage when crews are out.
The report included a call for volunteers: the ambulance service maintains a staffing sign‑up on its website and will promote contact information for people interested in training or serving. The board thanked the crew and said the town will continue supporting the service.
The town board did not take any formal vote on staffing or funding during the report; follow‑up items recorded by staff include continued recruitment outreach and routine equipment maintenance.
