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Central Fire seeks county placeholder funding and to launch ambulance‑district effort amid rising call volume
Summary
Central Fire officials told commissioners rising EMS calls and operational costs require county support (about $300,000 placeholder) while the district prepares signatures for a voter‑approved ambulance district and transitions toward ALS service.
Representatives from Central Fire presented a financial and operational briefing on July 22, asking the Board of Commissioners to include a placeholder amount in county planning and to authorize the district to pursue a voter‑approved ambulance district.
Jared, Central Fire’s EMS representative, told commissioners the district’s call volume and operating costs have increased markedly and that billing recovery covers only a portion of costs. He said…
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