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Commissioners press county for more EMS transport capacity after delayed responses
Summary
Commissioners described strained EMS transport capacity—44% call-volume increase and limited transport units—and reported the city offered $400,000 to buy an ambulance and to hire six paramedic-only positions; county officials were asked to meet and the county councilman is expected to raise the issue at the county council.
Multiple commissioners raised concerns about emergency medical services and transport capacity in Deltona. Commissioner Nobick reported a 44% increase in call volume and said the city has added only one transport unit in 14 years. He described instances where fire units with paramedics remained tied up waiting for transport and recounted that Deltona offered $400,000 to…
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