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International Falls reviews ambulance licensing options after state EMS letter
Summary
City leaders discussed an Aug. 21 Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services letter that says a licensed ambulance service cannot surrender a license under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144E but may transfer ownership or change license type; no formal council action was taken.
International Falls officials discussed the future of the International Falls Ambulance Service at a special City Council meeting Aug. 25 after the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services responded to the city's inquiry about ambulance licensing. Mayor Dale read aloud an Aug. 21 letter from the state Office of Emergency Medical Services saying, "Minnesota statutes chapter 144E does not provide an avenue for a licensed ambulance service to surrender a license once granted. The service may, however, apply for a license to offer a new type of service under section 144E.11 or transfer ownership under section 144E.14." The letter also noted that International Falls Ambulance currently holds a basic life support (BLS) license and a part-time advanced life support (ALS) license that are valid through…
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