Ambulance squad, town finalize multi-year EMS contract

The Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad has finalized a new multi-year contract with Great Barrington, securing emergency medical services for the rural area for years to come, according to a report from WAMC.

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The Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad, a nonprofit that provides emergency medical services to Great Barrington and surrounding towns, has finalized a multi-year contract with the town, WAMC reported July 8. The agreement formalizes the relationship between the town and the nonprofit EMS provider, though specific contract terms were not detailed in available reporting.

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