Senator Secures Crucial Funding for New Ambulance

State Sen. Wayne Langerholc recently visited the Ebensburg Area Ambulance Association to witness the impact of his support for a new ambulance. He facilitated $200,000 in funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, a move celebrated by the association's board.

This funding was instrumental in enabling the purchase of a Ford F-450 Life Line ambulance, which costs approximately $300,000 before equipment. This acquisition marks the fifth ambulance for the Ebensburg EMS fleet, bolstering their capacity to serve the community. Board members expressed deep gratitude, emphasizing the project's critical role in enhancing local health and safety.

Ebensburg EMS handles a substantial call volume, averaging between 150 and 200 calls each month, translating to about 2,500 calls annually. The need for updated equipment is underscored by the mileage on existing units, with one ambulance from 2022 already having logged 150,000 miles and another exceeding 200,000 miles. Senator Langerholc described the funding as a "no-brainer" due to its direct positive impact on the community's quality of life.