The Ashippun Town Board welcomed a contract with Western Lakes Fire District in order to provide ambulance service beginning in January, of 2026 and running through December 31 of 2031.

Chairman Jim Meyer told WTKM that they understand costs going up.

"Western Lakes have been a good partner of ours, along with the Ashippun Fire Department. We understand that costs go up, and we have to take a look at the contract and make sure we are doing what's right for everybody. To have paramedic level service provided to the entire town is something that costs money but is very important. We are lucky to have them as a partner." 

It was approved for $37,873.50 this year, $56,810.25 next year and $85,215.38 for 2028.

It also includes an eight percent increase in 2029 along with $10 per resident and in 2030, an eight percent increase along with $11 per resident.