08/18/2026
🚑🚨IMPORTANT MESSAGE - PLEASE READ AND SHARE 🚨🚑
Madison's local ambulance service is facing an uncertain future.
For more than 50 years, the Village of Madison Ambulance has provided emergency medical services to our community, including the last 25 years with paramedics on board. The service responds to approximately 350–375 calls each year, the majority of them serving Village and Town of Madison residents.
Madison County has indicated that it intends to discontinue its annual $62,000 contribution to the ambulance service and has advised the Town of Madison that its annual $175,000 contribution may no longer be necessary because the County believes its Hamilton-based ambulance program can provide coverage. The Town Board has not yet voted on this matter.
Many residents have questions about what this could mean for emergency medical services in Madison:
• How would response times be affected?
• What happens when the Hamilton ambulance is already responding to another call?
• Is there a written plan in place to ensure the same level of coverage currently provided by Madison Ambulance?
These are important questions that deserve answers!
Residents who wish to share their thoughts are encouraged to contact the Town of Madison or attend the September Town Board meeting (Town Board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.)
Town of Madison Office: 315-893-7020
Town Supervisor Greg Reuter: 315-794-4441
This issue affects emergency medical services for our entire community, and public input is important as discussions continue.
When someone calls 911, EVERY MINUTE MATTERS! Please share this post to help keep residents informed and encourage community participation in the discussion.
