First June 29th is a piss poor date for the vote. Why didn't they just incorporate it with the november elections? There will be too many people on vacation on that date and that's what they're banking on.
Second, I found it quite amusing to say the least, when 2 guys from REMS got up to speak. They boasted on how they were a non-profit and demonized Mohawk for being for-profit! What the hell.....is owning a business and making a profit 'evil'? Is owning a business and employing people and offering benefits 'evil'.
What these 2 guys failed to mention is that REMS will be costing the taxpayers TWICE. Once through taxes and again through our insurance premiums. They also failed to mention that Mohawk would bill by 'need', not by the masses. AND Mohawk would 'give back' monetarily every year to the town.
Mohawk is ALS and REMS is BLS.....so who would you call if your loved one was having a heart attack.....MOHAWK! REMS is just a medical transport service. Mohawk can treat EVERYTHING and save lives while on route to the hospital.
This is a no brainer folks!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
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Galway voters reject tax district GALWAY — Property owners in Galway on Wednesday voted down a proposal to create a new taxation district for the local emergency squad. Beth Ruman, president of the Galway Emergency Medical Service, said the unofficial vote count was 258 against the proposal and 124 voting in favor of the taxation district. She said there are still 80 affidavit ballots to be counted. Members of the volunteer medical service wanted the taxation district to help fund the operation, which offers advanced life support service to the town of Galway and the surrounding area.
what is the value???? ALS or BLS......BLS is a ride to the hospital with CPR and first aid.......ALS is drugs and extensive treatment on site via MD orders...
SHOW ME THE $$ TRAIL AND THE VALUE OF IT.......
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Re April 28 article, “REMS taxing moves ahead”: It’s good to see that the taxpayers of Rotterdam will fi nally be allowed to decide on this issue. It’s a small price to pay for this service. I have worked with the members of REMS [Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services Inc.], and they are professional and good at what they do. These people are just as important as the volunteer fi refighters in this town. Nothing against Mohawk Ambulance — they are just as professional — but the members of REMS live and serve in our town, not just as EMTs but as fi refi ghters, too. Let’s keep this in our town.
MICHAEL FRANCE Rotterdam The writer is chief of Rotterdam Fire District No. 6.
Galway EMS is a volunteer ambulance service and they needed tax money to keep up with the cost of new equipment, vehicles, and training when you tie in salaries too, the cost to tax payer goes up much higher. As time goes on the salaries keep going up, the cost of equipment goes up, and so does the cost to the tax payer. We have reached a point where we can no longer afford more tax increases even though it would sure be great to keep REMS service that we have. When REMS went from a volunteer ambulance service to a paid paramedic service they became a business with all the pitfalls that any business faces.
Mohawk already said that they would employ those presently working for REMS. So we would still have hometown people handling the calls. It is a win win for everyone........especially the taxpayers!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
If REMS were gone tomorrow - how would ambulance service be effectd?
First, I really don't think it is that important what this town board thinks about REMS. It doesn't matter since it will be put up for a referendum. The only thing I question is it's timing. It should have been incorporated with the nov. election.
Second, if REMS were gone tomorrow, it would not effect anything. Mohawk has handled the majority of calls here for a long time. Perhaps not as of recent. But they were 'always' in rotterdam. The people associated with REMS would still have jobs, but with Mohawk. It would not cost the taxpayers one dime. Plus Mohawk would give money to rotterdam yearly.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Mohawk already said that they would employ those presently working for REMS. So we would still have hometown people handling the calls. It is a win win for everyone........especially the taxpayers!
Bumblethru;
Just curious, but back in June 2007 (second post to this thread), you were all over keeping Mohawk out, now you've flopped, just wondering what your rationale is and what changed it! I have heard that all the salary comes out of the insurance billing, but I haven't heard about health care benefits, pension, eye care, dental, etc. Does anyone know if these benefits are on the table and where they would be funded from?
If REMS were gone tomorrow - how would ambulance service be effectd?
I don't think it would be affected. Mohawk, as always, has been on standby - ready, willing and more qualified to assist.
Sorry supporters, REMS is basic life support (BLS) - Mohawk is ALS (Advanced Life Support) - which would YOU rather have for yourself, your parents or someone you loved?
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