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Public hearing on private ambulance draws split views; council approves contract with Haines Ambulance on consent
Summary
A public hearing on a proposal to allow a private company to provide ambulance transport in Alexander City produced a mix of support and concern from firefighters, paramedics and residents. Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Haines Ambulance as part of the consent agenda.
Alexander City held a public hearing on January 6 to receive comments about authorizing a private ambulance provider to perform ambulance transport in the city. The hearing featured speakers from the fire department, active EMS personnel and Haines Ambulance representatives; council later approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an agreement with Haines Ambulance as part of the consent agenda.
Nut graf: Fire department leaders and active EMS professionals described staffing, training and operational impacts tied to the city providing ambulance transports; supporters and company representatives said contracting a private provider could…
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