Commission discusses dispatch protocol for paid ambulance services amid ethics concerns
County commissioners debated whether dispatch should page paid ambulance services the same way as volunteer rescue squads, with concerns raised about favoritism, grant impacts for volunteer departments, and the need for a clear written protocol.
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County leaders discussed how dispatch should handle requests that involve paid ambulance services versus volunteer rescue squads, with speakers warning that dispatching paid services without caller consent could create ethical concerns and affect volunteer departments’ grant eligibility.
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