Why not hire a private ambulance service?
Private ambulance service is one option for EMS service within the county. The ability to provide effective service is based upon rapid access to trained emergency service professionals followed by timely transport to definitive health care. The County currently provides access to the system from both advanced life support (ALS) engines and rescues. With this system, no matter the location ALS trained professionals are available to residents. Moving to a private ambulance service would mean that a third party would be required to provide transport in conjunction with Fire Rescues initial response. That third party would be required to keep a minimum number of transport units available for service. Generally, these units would also be available for interfacility transports and other assignments. Based upon the size of our service area and locations of hospitals, a private ambulance service would increase the time for the patient to reach the hospital. Additionally, it would also increas
