Christie, presenting the Franklin County EMS third-quarter report, told commissioners the agency’s call volume remained steady year over year and that the service exceeded a quarterly budget target. “For the quarter, we needed 300,000 to make budget, and we actually exceeded that by over $64,000,” Christie said.

Christie said the department still needs about $364,000 to meet the full-year budget but expressed optimism that the shortfall will be met. She reviewed operational metrics: Saturdays were the busiest day; runs peaked around noon and remained high into the evening; crews responded to calls in neighboring counties (Osage, Miami and Anderson); and 83% of runs included patient contact. “In 2024 for the third quarter… on average, we were on scene about 33 minutes,” Christie said, adding that the 2025 third-quarter figure has decreased significantly, which she credited to crew performance.

Christie also reported a 21-call increase in requests for interfacility transfers compared with the same period last year, a 30-call decline in standbys following an August policy change on move-ups, and breakdowns of dispositions: roughly 70% of patients were transported by the EMS unit, 22% refused transport and 8% did not require transport. She said adjustments totaling $226,837.52 were recorded and the department referred certain receivables to collections and a setoff program (including a $15,081.09 setoff submission).

After the presentation, a motion was made to approve the adjustments and collections reports for 2025. Commissioners were polled and recorded votes of 'Yes' (as spoken in the transcript by the commissioners polled), and the motion passed.

What’s next: The commission approved the reports; Christie said she is available to provide further detail if needed at subsequent meetings.