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East Hampton Village Prepares To Create New EMS Department, Completing Break With Volunteer Administration

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East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen. DANA SHAW

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen. DANA SHAW

East Hampton Village is poised to create a new Emergency Medical Services department to run the village’s ambulance services.

East Hampton Village is poised to create a new Emergency Medical Services department to run the village’s ambulance services.

authorMichael Wright on Mar 8, 2023
East Hampton Village is poised to create a new emergency medical services department to run the village’s ambulance service, Mayor Jerry Larsen confirmed this week — officially removing the East... more

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