MILFORD, Del. — The Carlisle Fire Company in Milford is requesting $300,000 from the city to address the increasing demand for emergency medical services as the area’s population continues to rise. The fire company plans to present this request at a city council meeting on March 12.
Currently, the fire company operates three ambulance vehicles but only has enough resources to staff two fully operational crews around the clock. With emergency calls increasing significantly in recent years, the company says this setup is no longer sufficient.
According to Carlisle Fire Company President Lewis Sacks, the number of calls has risen from about 4,000 annually to approximately 5,000. In addition to population growth, the fire company cites the aging demographic of new residents as a contributing factor to the rise in calls. Local officials have acknowledged the need for more resources, noting that while the requested amount is substantial, any additional funding would help enhance the fire company’s ability to respond to emergencies.
