Serving South County since 1968

Emergency care,
community-funded.

Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing paramedic-level emergency medical services to Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge's Furnace District, and surrounding communities.

New Fleet Campaign

Three New Ambulances and a Fly Car to Keep You Safe

We are acquiring three new ambulances and a fly car at a combined cost of nearly $1.3 million — our goal is to fully funded these vehicles with the support of our partner towns and our community. Your donation makes this possible and keeps South County safe for the decade ahead.

Ambulance 1 — Delivery
Paramedic — November 2026
Ambulance 2 — Delivery
Paramedic — February 2027
Ambulance 3 — Delivery
Basic — April 2026
Paramedic Fly Car — Delivery
In Service — February 2026
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Senator Paul Mark visits Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad

Senator Paul Mark (third from left) visits Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad, with Board Member John Halbreich, COO Kevin Wall, and President Jim Santos.

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EMS professionals on staff
10
Primary and paramedic 911 communities
3
Ambulances on the road daily
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Communities with mutual aid
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Latest Newsletter
Issue 10 — May 2026
It’s been a long few weeks… and a long six months
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In the News
Berkshire Edge Spotlight
The funding crisis facing rural EMS in South County
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Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad is a licensed paramedic-level ambulance service staffed by career and part-time EMS professionals. We have served Southern Berkshire County since 1968, providing 911 emergency response, inter-facility transports from Fairview Hospital, and continuing education programs including CPR, AED, and EMT training.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our operations depend on the generosity of the communities we serve. If you would like to support our mission, please make a donation or apply to join our team.

Call (413) 528-3632 or email Contact Us to learn more.
Primary 911 Response
Alford  ·  Ashley Falls  ·  Egremont  ·  Great Barrington  ·  Housatonic  ·  Monterey  ·  Mount Washington  ·  Sheffield  ·  Southern Stockbridge
Paramedic Intercept (ALS)
New Marlborough  ·  Sandisfield  ·  Otis
Mutual Aid
All of South County