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Roswell leaders outline plan to launch city-operated ambulance service using dedicated fund
Summary
City staff and the fire department presented a plan to create a municipal ambulance service funded from an existing public safety fund, with purchase and staffing phased over the next 1–3 years and further approvals to follow at committee and council.
Roswell city staff and fire officials told the City Council on July 10 that they have a plan and funding in place to stand up a municipal ambulance service and will move next through finance and public-safety committees toward procurement.
The plan’s authors said the city has been holding a dedicated public-safety fund for the effort and that the account balance is sufficient to start buying ambulances and equipment. “Your money’s there. I think we’re ready to take it on,” said Mr. Cole, a city staff member introducing the proposal.
Why it matters: Councilors and fire leaders said a city-run service would reduce reliance on a private contractor that has sought large increases to its stipend in recent years and could improve local control over staffing and…
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