MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday approved two shared service agreements with the town of Poland.

The agreement establishes Poland as Mechanic Falls’ primary provider for ambulance protection services from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

In early April, Fire Department Deputy Chief Matt Fifield told council members that he and Poland fire and rescue Chief Mark Bosse had begun discussions on how to solve coverage problems in Mechanic Falls.

According to Fifield, Mechanic Falls had few EMTs on its squad and doesn’t have qualified personnel in town who are available for coverage during daytime work hours.

Fifield noted that the Mechanic Falls rescue vehicle isn’t licensed for patient transport, except for major emergencies. He also noted that Poland is a lot closer than United Ambulance, which customarily responds now, and should improve daytime response.

Poland selectmen approved the shared service agreement two weeks ago after meeting with Bosse.

At the time, Bosse noted that Poland was actually already providing the service to Mechanic Falls and that the agreement, for the most part, just set the responsibilities in writing.

According to the agreement, Mechanic Falls will incur no expense because Poland rescue will bill the individuals served.

“This agreement will enhance services for the residents of Mechanic Falls,” Councilman Bob Small said in casting his vote.

The agreement, whereby public works departments in the two towns will share equipment and personnel, also puts in writing existing de facto working arrangements.

Two weeks ago, Poland selectmen had approved the agreement. On Monday, the Mechanic Falls council followed suit.

In other business, Town Manager John Hawley told the council that, with its fiscal year set to end June 30, the town appeared to be running about $90,000 behind in revenues from sources other than property taxes. He said he was unsure whether the town would be able to end the year with a balanced budget.

Hawley said that, while state officials have yet to approve a budget, it appears that Mechanic Falls will receive less income from the state revenue sharing program than anticipated.

He said Mechanic Falls’ budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 assumes that the town will receive about $175,000 in revenue sharing — a number down considerably from a year ago — but that it appears the town could receive no more than about $110,000.

Hawley also noted that this year’s “Community Day” celebrations will be held on Saturday, June 22, with a number of activities scheduled to take place in downtown Mechanic Falls.