Poorly Maintained Equipment ?
NO. The state does not allow ambulance providers to function or pass inspections without fully functioning, properly maintained equipment and fully credentialed staff (at all times). In the extremely unlikely event that the hospital should go under , the legal agreement between the hospital and the township/municipalities would be enforced and guide the provision of service with all equipment well maintained and all existing staff current in all required certifications and training. 13. What Happens To Our Current Volunteer EMT Crew Under The Proposed Service? All current staff would be encouraged to apply for paid EMT positions (full time, part time or less than part time) with St. Joseph s. Those unable to do so would be able to volunteer from home as on-call members. Volunteer EMTs may also function as First Responders reporting directly to the scene to work with the ambulance crew to stabilize patients. St. Joseph s will support the upgrading of two current EMTs to paramedic level
