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Shandaken ambulance chief announces retirement; board appoints interim chief of operations
Summary
The town’s ambulance chief announced his retirement effective July 10, 2026, after nearly 15 years; the board approved resolutions to amend ambulance services agreements and appointed Mike Williams as interim chief of operations with a not-to-exceed pay cap for 2026.
Deputy leadership and staffing concerns were central to the ambulance report presented to the board. The deputy chief’s June 2026 report recorded 48 total calls for service, identified vacancies and overtime staffing shortages, noted maintenance needs for Lifepak 15 monitors, and flagged Unit 626 as exceeding contract mileage and replacement thresholds.
Chief Rich announced his retirement as chief of the Town of Shandaken Ambulance effective July 10, 2026, and said he would continue to respond as a part-time paramedic. "After nearly 15 years serving as chief, I've made the difficult decision to step away from the administrative leadership of the department," Rich said. The board adopted an amendment to the professional services agreement for ambulance services and appointed Mike Williams as interim chief of operations at a rate not to exceed $2,700 for the remainder of 2026.
