Serving Since 1949
From time to time it becomes necessary for a community organization, school, or business to request that an ambulance stage at the scene of a special event. It is the policy of Marple Township Ambulance Corps (MTAC) to provide this service without reservation. However, in the recent years it has become increasingly more expensive to provide this service without compensation, especially when the event calls for a crew to be “committed” to the scene. On average, the cost for a basic life support ambulance to leave the station alone is in the area of $510.00 dollars; this includes personnel, personnel training, equipment, fuel and insurance.
Procedure:
Please determine the level of care and crew type you need for your special event.
Complete the request application form and return it to MTAC as soon as possible and
fax it to 610‐356‐9502 or email to bdowney@marpleems.com. Contact our station at
610‐356‐1639 (leave message if necessary) if you have any questions. Remember, it is
important to give us as much notice as possible since the shortage of emergency
medical personnel in the area has placed a great demand on our resources.
If you are having difficulty determining the level of care, call us and ask us what our
recommendation would be based on the description of the event.
We MUST HAVE the completed form at least 30 days prior to the event in order to guarantee your request.
CLICK HERE for the request form and details regarding level of service needed.
If it is not completed within the time frame we will do our best to have at least a
responder or the “on‐call crew” at the event. MTAC reserves the right to deny requests
based upon concurrent requests, 911 emergency medical needs, staffing and equipment
availability.
