![]() The agency formed in 1960 when the Jeannette Auxiliary Police decided to take on the responsibility after being notified by city officials that a private ambulance service was going out of business, according to Jeannette EMS' website. Monday, a decision that surprised city leaders. City firefighters also are typically called for more serious medical situations. It'll likely be Greensburg-based Mutual Aid EMS or Penn Township Ambulance for now, as both are splitting coverage in Jeannette. ![]() "If you call 911, you will have an ambulance at the door," she said. JEANNETTE, Pa.-Members of Jeannette council likely will discuss during a work session Tuesday how to move forward after Jeannette EMS abruptly closed this week, leaving city officials scrambling to ensure residents have ambulance coverage.Ĭouncilwoman Robin Mozley, who is the service's liaison with the city, said questions remain after what she described as a "mad dash" to find a temporary alternative nine hours before the service stopped responding to calls.īut there is one thing residents shouldn't be concerned about.
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