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Council asked to fund third ambulance coverage during peak hours after EMS calls rise 10% annually
Summary
Chief Chase described growing EMS demand (about 5,500 calls/year) and requested $135,500 to fund a third ambulance 40 peak hours per week for 12 months; staff expects roughly $75,000–$80,000 in additional EMS revenue to offset part of the cost.
Fire Chief Chase told the Auburn City Council at its March 24 budget workshop that EMS call volume has risen roughly 10% per year and now exceeds 5,500 calls annually. To reduce missed calls and high reliance on mutual aid during peak hours, staff asked the council to include $135,500 in the FY26 baseline to sustain a third ambulance on duty 40 hours a week throughout the year.
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