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Johnston-Grimes Fire District to charge $500 lift-assist fee for non-emergent calls
Summary
The council approved a $500 lift-assist fee for non-emergent responses to assisted-living, nursing home and memory-care facilities, with an exception when medical assessment or vitals are required; staff said the change is intended to curb growing non-emergent calls that tie up advanced life-support units.
The Johnston City Council approved Resolution 25-231 on Wednesday to add a $500 'lift assist' fee to the fee schedule for the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District for non-emergent assistance calls at assisted-living, nursing and memory-care facilities.
Fire Chief (identified in the record as Speaker 11) told council the request comes after a multiyear…
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