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Sioux Falls leaders advance ambulance franchise with Paramedics Logistics for further review; public and REMSA comment mixed

5673310 · July 15, 2025
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The Sioux Falls City Council advanced to second reading a franchise ordinance and agreement July 15 that would grant Paramedics Logistics South Dakota LLC authority to operate ground ambulance service, with staff and REMSA members citing updated quality metrics and equipment commitments.

The Sioux Falls City Council moved on first reading July 15 to consider a franchise ordinance and franchise agreement granting ground ambulance service to Paramedics Logistics South Dakota LLC (PCMS), advancing the item to a second reading scheduled for Aug. 6. City public‑health and emergency services staff and members of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) described a multi‑month negotiation with PCMS and recommended a five‑year franchise that updates quality measures, commits the provider to new capital equipment and ambulance…

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