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Washington County ambulance service flags maintenance, staffing and billing challenges
Summary
At a Washington County meeting, the county ambulance representative reported a major engine failure covered by warranty, charging-rate changes with a billing vendor and staffing gaps tied to pay and spousal insurance that complicate recruitment.
Mister Floyd, the county representative on ambulance operations, told Washington County board members that recent months have brought costly maintenance and staffing strains for the service.
He said Unit 0825 experienced a seized cylinder; the motor is being replaced under the fleet warranty, which covers vehicles up to 100,000 miles. A separate older ambulance (unit 3606) showed intermittent charging problems; technicians replaced batteries and plan overnight testing after noting a loose electrical outlet faceplate in the…
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