Accomack County, Virginia – Accomack County has finalized key agreements to keep emergency medical services uninterrupted in the southern part of the county following the Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company’s decision to end ambulance services. Starting July 1, 2025, the county will purchase two fully equipped ambulances from Wachapreague for $300,000.
This date coincides with the launch of new county ambulance fees, EMS insurance coverage, and the leasing of housing space for the ambulances. The county has also leased space from the Painter Volunteer Fire Company to house the ambulances at a cost of $3,500 per month beginning July 1.
Painter will donate an additional ambulance to the county as part of the agreement. These measures respond to the Accomack County Board of Supervisors’ directive to ensure consistent EMS coverage after Wachapreague ends its ambulance services later this year. County officials say the agreements reflect a proactive approach to safeguarding public safety in the region.
