The Town of Niagara has chosen Mercy Flight Inc., doing business as Mercy EMS, to be the ambulance provider for its Community.  Made effective Monday August 15th at 12:01 AM, Mercy EMS has started taking ambulance calls for the town.

Supervisor Lee Wallace announces agreement with Mercy EMS

“I am very happy that the Town of Niagara has reached a preliminary agreement with Mercy Ambulance to have them provide ambulance and EMS service to our residents,” said Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace.

“I have every confidence in Mercy and look forward to pursuing a long term relationship.  Mercy’s past history and impeccable record in other municipalities, as well as their overall concern for those they serve should guarantee the Town of Niagara top notch ambulance and EMS service for years to come,” added Wallace.

Douglas Baker, Founding President of Mercy Flight, stated “We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from the Town of Niagara and its first responder community.  It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve them, and our aim is to provide them with the high-quality, reliable emergency medical service that they deserve.”

About the Town of Niagara:

Initially called Fort Schlosser and renamed the Town of Niagara in 1812, the local history of the town generally reflects the history of the Niagara Frontier, which is replete with settlements by Indians, Europeans, and determined pioneers. For more than a century since its birth the Town of Niagara was mainly a farming community with much of the local activity centered around the Military Road area. Today, there is considerable commercial, residential and industrial development and Military Road remains a main artery for transportation and activity.

About Mercy Flight Inc:

As the pioneer air medical service in New York State, Mercy Flight was one of the first operations of its kind in the country.  From day one, Mercy Flight has been delivering patients to the facility that best suits their medical needs by working closely with the regional network of hospitals, ground EMS, law enforcement, and fire authorities.

In addition, the not for profit organization provides ground ambulances services as Mercy EMS to Genesee County, the Village of Springville, the Town of Concord, and Town of Niagara.  Mercy Flight also has the capability to transfer hospital patients to facilities anywhere in the United States. Based on the type of transportation needed, Mercy Flight may utilize a fixed-wing Lear Jet aircraft for longer distance medical transports.