Machias Ambulance Service

Non-Emergency Phone # : 207-255-1032
Fax #: 207-255-0984

In case of emergency call 911

Located at:
25 McDonald Drive
Machias, ME 04654

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 418
Machias,  ME 04654

Our Current Members:

Paramedic- Chief – Ryan Maker
Email: ambdirector@machiasme.org

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Thank you Tom and the entire LifeFlight of Maine family! We are honored to serve with you.  And we could not be more proud of our team.  We are exceedingly grateful for their tireless service, and relentless commitment.  Their performance continues to be nothing short of stellar.  And we are all blessed to live in a place where teamwork and cooperation know no town boundaries.

Thanks so much!

William Kitchen,  Town Manager

MACHIAS AMBULANCE ANNUAL REPORT

This past year the challenges to EMS have continued, as the industry faces a significant workforce shortage. Machias Ambulance felt the effects of the workforce shortage with less members covering calls. I would like to thank the members of the service who have stepped forward, putting themselves on the front lines, sacrificing time in their personal lives, to help the people of our community in their time of need. I also want to thank their families who continue to support them.

The coronavirus pandemic persists, which requires our crews to have heightened vigilance on calls regarding personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe and reduce the spread of the disease.

Machias Ambulance developed an apprenticeship program over the past year, which allows EMT students to start their on-the-job training, while still in class. Our first endeavor was successful, as we were able to add 2 new EMTs to our rosters on completion of their class, due to the training they received during their apprenticeship.

The renovation of a new area for the EMS crews in the public safety building was completed. This area now allows the providers to have a space to stay while on duty during the day, as well as an expanded area to hold EMS training and other events.

Over the past year, Machias Ambulance has responded to approximately 900 to 1000 calls including emergency calls in our local communities, mutual aid to surrounding towns, as well as emergent and non-emergent transfers to higher level and specialty facilities.

All members continue to attend training throughout the year, as EMTs need 52 hours, AEMTs need 56 hours, and paramedics need 72 hours of education every 2 years to remain licensed through Maine EMS. This training is obtained through both in-house and off-site classes.

Our members provide coverage for the ambulance service 24/7 and extra coverage as needed for multiple calls, out of town transfers, and special events.

I would like to thank all the area fire departments who have helped us over the past year. Your assistance has been very helpful to the ambulance and members of our communities.

Finally, I would like to thank all the members for their dedication to Machias Ambulance and the communities it serves. Even through a pandemic and work force shortage members of our communities were well cared for during their medical emergencies because of your hard work and commitment.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lois A Libby, AEMT
Chief, Machias Ambulance