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Residents press board for clarity after neighboring township ends EMS contract
Summary
At the June 4 Dickinson Township meeting residents asked how South Middleton Township's termination of a contract with Yellow Breeches EMS might affect Dickinson's emergency coverage and membership benefits; township staff said they are collecting call data and expect more information by July.
Residents raised questions about emergency medical service continuity during public comment at the June 4 Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors meeting after news that South Middleton Township had terminated its contract with Yellow Breeches EMS.
Resident Judy Brough, speaking from the southern part of Dickinson Township, said she had received no information about the potential effects on Dickinson and expressed concern about the continuity of ambulance coverage and the memberships she had purchased. Vice Chairperson Jennnifer DeGaetano said Manager Jill Lovett is meeting with relevant parties to review call data, ambulance placement, service changes, associated costs, and Yellow Breeches EMS's financial stability and that the Township expects to have more detailed information by July.
Why it matters: Changes in neighboring townships’ EMS contracts can alter response times, cost allocations and the availability of membership benefits for residents. Board members said ensuring continuity of service is a top priority and that they will evaluate any operational impacts before making policy changes.
Background and next steps: Manager Lovett is collecting operational data and meeting with stakeholders to determine whether Dickinson must pursue alternatives or renegotiate service arrangements; no formal action or vote was recorded at the meeting.
