Big Tree EMS Shutdown Sparks Outcry | Buffalo News

Big Tree EMS, a nonprofit that’s responded to over 1,100 calls in seven months, is shutting down its paid operations by month’s end, transitioning to all-volunteer service — a move sparked by the looming loss of their medical director, though staff say a resolved narcotics paperwork issue is being unfairly blamed. With three ambulances disappearing and 35-40 paid employees — many single moms — facing unemployment, workers warn response times will plummet, risking lives. They’re rallying the community to attend the July 13 town board meeting at 6 PM to fight for their future and the town’s safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/513fe336a362eaeb