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Dearborn adopts $1,000 fee for some non‑emergency ‘lift‑assist’ calls; chief says measure aims to hold facilities accountable
Summary
The Dearborn City Council approved an ordinance on Sept. 23, 2025 to recover costs for certain non‑emergency EMS calls (often lift assists) originating from assisted‑living or nursing facilities. Fire Department officials said the fee is intended to reduce strains on emergency resources when facilities are understaffed.
The Dearborn City Council on Sept. 23 adopted an ordinance authorizing a $1,000 cost‑recovery fee for certain non‑emergency runs, commonly called “lift assists,” when those calls originate from facilities such as assisted‑living centers and nursing homes.
The ordinance (addition of section 14‑44.1 to chapter 14) passed unanimously. It requires the fire department to maintain records of non‑emergency responses, gives facilities 60 days from notice to pay an assessed fee, and includes an appeals process…
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