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Fire‑rescue committee recommends higher EMS billing rates; board seeks comparison data

2342215 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

The county’s fire and rescue committee recommended increases to EMS billing rates and mileage. Staff presented the proposed FY‑26 schedule; supervisors requested comparative data from surrounding localities before formal adoption.

Chris Key presented recommended EMS billing rate revisions that the county’s Fire‑Rescue Association and commission reviewed for FY‑26. The committee recommended raising basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) fees and mileage to better align with regional costs and recovery needs.

Key said the recommendations (committee and commission approved) include: BLS…

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