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Crossville work session reviews EMS service arrangements as state bill could shift costs to municipalities
Summary
Council heard an update on emergency medical services delivery, hospital transport agreements, response-time data limits and a closely watched Tennessee bill (Senate Bill 160) that could require municipalities to reimburse counties for EMS costs; discussion included staffing, unit locations and next steps for financial analysis.
City and county emergency medical services were a central topic at the Crossville work session as council members sought clarity on who bears transport costs, where county EMS units are stationed and how a state bill could change local funding responsibilities.
Dr. Fox, presenting on Crossville Fire/EMS matters, told the council that Senate Bill 160 passed the legislature and had reached the governor’s desk; the bill was amended to require a study but may lead to municipalities paying counties for EMS in future sessions. “It's sitting on the governor's desk now to sign,” Fox said, adding later staff believed it had been signed.
Why it matters: Council members said the potential change could require…
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