 Replacement of Ambulance 46-3 | Downingtown, PA - Minquas EMS is proud to announce the replacement of Ambulance 46-3 which represents more than just a new vehicle for Minquas EMS — it marks a historic milestone in community partnership. For the first time in our organization’s history, five municipalities—East Caln, Downingtown, Caln, West Bradford, and East Brandywine—have come together to directly support the purchase of an ambulance for their residents. This kind of collaboration is uncommon. Across Pennsylvania, only about 1 in 5 EMS agencies receive municipal funding, and |
nationwide, fewer than 3 in 10 benefit from this type of investment. By taking this unprecedented step, our municipalities have placed our region among a small group of communities that recognize EMS as an essential part of public safety and are willing to fund it accordingly.
This ambulance is more than a piece of equipment—it is a commitment to ensuring that every call for help is answered with reliable, advanced resources. It is also proof of what can be accomplished when local governments and EMS providers work hand-in-hand for the safety and well-being of the people they serve.
“This is truly a historic moment for Minquas EMS and the communities we serve. For the first time, our municipalities have joined together to invest directly in the future of emergency medical services. Their leadership not only ensures we can respond with the best resources available today but also sets an example across Pennsylvania of how collaboration can strengthen public safety for generations to come.” — Derek Dry, EMS Executive Director, Minquas EMS
This ambulance is more than a piece of equipment—it is a commitment to ensuring that every call for help is answered with reliable, advanced resources. It is also proof of what can be accomplished when local governments and EMS providers work hand-in-hand for the safety and well-being of the people they serve.
“This is truly a historic moment for Minquas EMS and the communities we serve. For the first time, our municipalities have joined together to invest directly in the future of emergency medical services. Their leadership not only ensures we can respond with the best resources available today but also sets an example across Pennsylvania of how collaboration can strengthen public safety for generations to come.” — Derek Dry, EMS Executive Director, Minquas EMS
