Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - After more than two years of studying and reviewing the idea of forming its own ambulance service, the Town of Tonawanda board may take a key vote on the proposal during its Monday meeting.
Town Supervisor Joseph Emminger confirmed to WBEN he will be making a recommendation during the Dec. 15 meeting. Emminger declined to give specifics about the proposal until after the meeting.
"I will have a complete report at the meeting," Emminger said.
Since mid-2023, town officials have been reviewing the concept of creating its own ambulance service to handle first aid calls in both Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore.
The service would replace operations by Twin City Ambulance, although the Tonawanda Town Board - earlier this fall - did extend its contract with Twin City for another two years.
Yet, at the same time, Tonawanda has purchased four ambulances and hired four EMTs, although it hopes to hire as many as 20 EMTs in the coming months.
Tonawanda leaders originally hoped to have its own ambulance service instituted earlier this year but the complexities of creating such as service and have it state-certified delayed its debut, Emminger said.
The issue of creating its own ambulance service came as an off shoot of complaints registered with the town related to response times for some first aid calls.
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