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Fire chief says Wilton cannot staff two ambulances; Selectboard asks staff to contact Peterborough
Summary
Fire Chief Chaz Babb told the Selectboard Wilton Ambulance cannot staff two ambulances; the board discussed medical call types and asked staff to contact Peterborough Fire and Rescue to explore coverage options and policy implications.
At the March 11 meeting Fire Chief Chaz Babb reported recent conversations indicating that Wilton Ambulance cannot staff two ambulances simultaneously.
"Based on his most recent discussions, after the meeting, Wilton cannot staff two ambulances," the minutes record, summarizing Chief Babb's briefing. The board discussed the types of medical calls the town sees and asked staff to contact Peterborough Fire and Rescue to explore options for ambulance coverage and to review any related policy changes that might be needed.
The minutes show a discussion of policy implications but do not record a formal directive with a timetable or any changes to mutual aid agreements. The board thanked Chief Babb for the information and will follow up with the requested outreach to Peterborough Fire and Rescue.
No formal vote or change to agreements was recorded in the minutes; the Selectboard recorded the exchange as part of its regular meeting business and closed the item at 7:13 p.m.
