Harvard Ambulance Service

Harvard Ambulance Service (HAS) is a volunteer-operated, paid-per call, Massachusetts State-certified, basic life-support ambulance service. Since 1972, the service has been committed to providing prompt, high quality prehospital emergency care to the Harvard residents and visitors. HAS is an emergency response only service, we do not do interfacility transports. The service currently has over 20 volunteer members, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and responds over 400 times a year when someone calls 911. Each EMT on the service is trained to the highest standard and uses the best equipment available. HAS provides care ranging from patient assessment, to administering medications, to treating traumatic injuries, to CPR and defibrillation. In addition to responding to emergencies, HAS also provides standby medical coverage at community events including road races, festivals, and town meeting as well as community education.

Interim director Will Stevenson manages the day-to-day operations of HAS. Will is supported by Jason Cotting and Lt. Andrew Perry, both of whom are full time employees shared between HAS and the Harvard Fire Department. HAS is also supported by a volunteer senior staff of approximately five people. The Harvard Selectmen oversee our operation.