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White River Valley Ambulance reports rising call volume, training expansion and budget pressure
Summary
White River Valley Ambulance presented call statistics showing 886 calls in the first half of 2025 and 1,166 through August, highlighted new training offerings and said ambulance maintenance and ambulance repairs are a major ongoing budget pressure.
Linda, a representative from White River Valley Ambulance (WERVA; speaker 5), presented call and training data during the Oct. 7 Select Board meeting and described staffing, training and budget priorities.
Linda reported operational statistics: "Primary Valley has responded to 886 calls the first half of 2025. As of the end of August, it was 1,166 calls," and she outlined the breakdown for January–June (418 911 transports, 139 transfers, 272 no‑transports) and said WERVA issued 69 training certificates during that period. She noted that 'no transports' generate little or no reimbursement and that repairs and maintenance for three ambulances remain the largest fiscal challenge for the service.
Linda said WERVA is launching additional training (advanced stroke life support, ACLS and PALS) in 2026, is pursuing a district education initiative with UVM Health Network, and recently opened its training center to community engagement events such as an open house and ‘‘touch‑a‑truck’’ events. She also said a 2024 audit by TSS Financial Partners is underway and that district grant funding will help cover some leadership training costs.
Board members thanked WERVA for its reporting and noted the benefit of local coverage. The board did not take formal action beyond accepting the report; staff asked WERVA to follow up with any materials the board requested.
