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County, hospital district and commissioners begin planning discussion on future EMS funding and district options
Summary
Commissioners and Castle Rock Hospital District leadership discussed options for funding ambulance services after the current contract ends in 2027, including potential creation of an EMS district; no decisions were made and commissioners requested broader stakeholder work and a possible task force.
County commissioners and hospital-district leadership opened a planning discussion Oct. 21, 2025, about long-term funding for emergency medical services (EMS) ahead of the current contract’s June 30, 2027 expiration.
Bailey, CEO of the Castle Rock Hospital District (the district that currently operates ambulance services for Rock Springs and Green River), told the board combining ambulance coverage three years ago has improved efficiency and reduced overhead; the district anticipates costs of about $1.3 million next year but noted the current contract with the county has a cap of…
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