Carmel approves five-year contract with Monterey for fire and ambulance services

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council on Sept. 9 approved a five-year agreement with the City of Monterey for Monterey Fire Department to provide fire and ambulance services to Carmel, funding the contract at roughly $5.5 million per year and targeting service start on Oct. 1.

City staff said the contract addresses long-running staffing shortfalls and preserves the city’s ambulance operations while adding systemwide improvements. Acting City Administrator Brandon told the council the city will retain ownership and management of the firehouse building and revenues collected there, while ambulance operations will be provided by Monterey under the agreement. "The building is still gonna be managed by the City of Carmel by the Sea," Brandon said during the presentation.

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