In October 1960, with sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Valley Forge, the Joint Service Club Committee and the Hospital Study Committee recommended an ambulance organization for Upper Merion rather than a hospital. The original intent was to form an ambulance service capable of performing a full range of rescue services. [After the start-up costs were estimated for rescue equipment, it was decided to begin with only ambulance service.] The first ambulance, an “International,” was housed in June 1962 at the Kunda Sign Company on DeKalb Pike. (Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
E-History Fact published 10/16/2015 Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter