Chief Jason Bellaire said the service continues to face pressures caused by being the lead agency people call to respond to mental health and addictions calls.
A familiar face will be taking the reins at Essex-Windsor EMS after the retirement of Chief Bruce Krauter later this year. Justin Lammers, currently the service's deputy chief of planning and physical resources, has been named the new chief of Essex-Windsor EMS, set to step into the position in October, the county announced Wednesday.