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Chaffee County approves EMS ambulance service license under state licensure process
Summary
The commission approved resolution 2025-16 authorizing county EMS to operate ambulance services under licenses granted by the Colorado Department of Public Health, reflecting a statewide change in licensure jurisdiction.
Chaffee County commissioners approved resolution 2025-16 to authorize Chaffee County EMS to operate ambulance services under a license granted by the Colorado Department of Public Health, reflecting a change in how ambulance licensure is handled between state and county jurisdictions.
County staff explained the resolution implements the county’s approval required now that the state grants ambulance service licenses. The resolution places the county-level effective date into the record and authorizes the operation of county ambulance services under the state license framework.
A county staff member described the resolution as “relatively standard” given the state’s licensure role. Commissioner 3, Chaffee County commissioner, said it was appropriate to ensure licensed drivers and equipment for patient transport. “I think it’s a good idea to have licensed drivers and licensed equipment to transport people who need transportation,” Commissioner 3 said.
The motion to approve resolution 2025-16 passed by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally or additional conditions attached to the approval; county staff noted there will be two effective dates based on the differing jurisdictions (state and county) involved in licensure.
