Bernards Township Extends Atlantic Ambulance Corp's EMS Service Contract For 5 More Years

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Atlantic Ambulance Corp. will continue offering its EMS services to Bernards Township residents for five more years.

The Bernards Township Committee passed a resolution at its Tuesday night meeting approving the contract.

"In addition to the Emergency Medical Services provided by the Basking Ridge Fire Company, there exists a continued need for the Township to engage with a vendor to provide Emergency Medical Services within the Township," according to the resolution.

Atlantic Ambulance Corp., detailed the following amenities to be provided to the Township:

1. Atlantic Ambulance Corp., will provide two trucks stationed in Bernards Township
2. Atlantic Ambulance Corp., agrees to a billing model in accordance with Office of Inspector General Guidelines, that will allow Bernards Township to provide a subsidy for their residents cost sharing amount. This agreement will be strictly arranged based upon OIG guidelines.
3. Atlantic Ambulance Corp., agrees to a separate contractual agreement whereby Atlantic Ambulance will lease space at fair market value to house up to three ambulances.
4. Atlantic Ambulance Corp., does not intend to charge the Township any amount above the negotiated cost for subsidy to cover resident’s cost sharing amount.

The township had initially awarded a contract to Atlantic Ambulance Corp. in September 2019 for limited hours. Then in September 2022, the Committee passed a resolution expanding Atlantic Ambulance's services into the Liberty Corner section of the township after the Liberty Corner First Aid Squad ceased operations. Read More: Volunteer Crisis Causes Liberty Corner First Aid Squad To Cease Operations After 57 Years

The decision was made "due to increased call volumes, coupled with all-volunteer staffing issues," according to the 2022 resolution.

The Liberty Corner First Aid Squad ceased operations on Sept. 5, 2022 after serving Bernards Township residents since 1965. Read More: One Last Ride For Liberty Corner First Aid Squad After Disbanding

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