MENTONE - Four Way Ambulance Service Board of Directors announced Wednesday that they will no longer be able to provide emergency medical services to the community.
In a letter to the community from the board, they state that after 51 years of continuous service, at this time they do not have a viable solution to continue the service.
The last effective day of service will be Friday, May 31 at 12 a.m. Until then, Four Way Ambulance Service will continue to be of service to the community. After that date, anyone in need of emergency service should continue to call 911 and the dispatch will coordinate the available medical response.
“We have sought many different options to continue the ambulance service, and as of now we have not been successful. Ultimately, as a 501.C.3 not-for-profit, we cannot sustain the financial requirements to meet the needs in providing the level of service required for the community emergency ambulance service and medical needs. The decline in volunteerism and the need to provide funding to maintain medical personnel on staff, required increases in medical supplies, operating expenses and ambulance maintenance we have depleted our resources,” the letter from the board states.
“We can’t fully express our deep gratitude to our past and current staff, board of directors, and our supporters for all their efforts during the Four Way ambulance service to the community. Thank you again for the 51 years of support.”