Fame Ems

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On September 23, 1992 Fame Fire Company Ambulance Division Incorporated was reincorporated to become Fame Emergency Medical Services Incorporated and acted as a separate entity from the fire company. Fame EMS had two ambulances and was staffed by 4 paid EMT's supported by volunteers. They responded to approximately 2000 calls per year and covered Lewistown Borough, Juniata Terrace, and portions of Granville and Derry Township. During 1992 Fame EMS also converted from self dispatch to being dispatched by Mifflin County Communications. In January of 1994, Fame EMS moved out of the fire station and into it's new and current building at 701 Valley Street. After moving, Fame EMS had a fleet of 3 ambulances and 5 paid EMT's supported by volunteers and responded to approximately 3100 calls. During 1994 Fame EMS was also licensed by Sevens Mountains Regional Council to provide advanced life support. On November 21, 1994 Fame EMS responded to it's first ALS call. In 1996, due to a growing need to transport patients efficiently from the hospital to their homes and to doctors appointments, Fame EMS increased services to include wheelchair van transports. In August 1999, Fame EMS expanded it's BLS coverage area to cover Yeagertown, Burnham, Decatur Township, and all of Derry Township. In 2000, Fame EMS expanded it's ALS coverage to Yeagertown, Burnham, Decatur Township, and parts of Derry Township not previously covered...

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