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Brownsville’s new EMS reports 85 calls in first week; 78% of transports delivered to Haywood Community Hospital
Summary
A newly launched municipal EMS service operating in partnership with Lexington reported 85 calls in its first week (Aug. 1–7), including 74 transports, 14 interfacility transfers, nine hospital discharges and 15 outpatient appointments. Officials said the new service aims to strengthen local emergency response and hospital support.
Brownsville’s newly launched municipal emergency‑medical service reported 85 calls in its first week of operation (Aug. 1–7), city officials said at the Aug. 12 board meeting.
James Walker, operations manager, introduced staff and said the service handled 85 total calls: 74 transports to facilities, 14 transfers, nine hospital discharges and 15 outpatient appointments (including dialysis). Of 36 911 calls handled that week, 28 resulted in transports to Haywood Community Hospital, representing a 78 percent transport‑to‑hospital rate.
Officials described the service as a partnership with Lexington ambulance operations and emphasized plans to integrate EMS into overall public‑safety and health planning. Board members thanked staff for the initial rollout; no new budgetary authorizations were requested during the meeting.
