Milwaukee facing ambulance shortage after company drops out
Private ambulance service leaving Milwaukee, adding to strained system
One of three private ambulance services used by the city to handle non-life-threatening 911 calls is leaving. That is putting pressure on an already strained system.
MILWAUKEE - The ambulance service board is set to meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning. They're expected to discuss the pending departure of a private ambulance service.
Midwest Medical, who owns Paratech Ambulance, recently sent a letter to Acting Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, terminating their contract with the city.
They're one of three private ambulance services used by the city to handle 911 calls.